“The 32 million cap is not a cap on the whole airport, rather on terminal one and terminal two,” he told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport this week. The most viable solution left is the Government’s proposed Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, giving Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien the power to revoke or amend the cap, if the Oireachtas passes the legislation. Once the High Court stalled its implementation by ordering the IAA not to take the cap into account, fares stopped rising and flights increased. Chris Sununu, its chief executive, told the committee that a failure to axe the cap could result in the loss of Irish flights to the US. He argued that the agreement was “country to country” not “airport to airport”.

The Lundy Foot in Temple Bar was formerly known as the Czech Inn and it was the unofficial home for Dublin’s Czech population for many years. Many left Ireland as economic conditions at home improved, but he alongside his friend Lukas Dej stayed – Velech for 13 years, Dej for 19. Velech has already secured tickets for the World Cup game against South Korea in Mexico. Like fans of every country involved in the World Cup playoff, he bought them as a hopeful punt. “But in football, there has to be a winner or a loser.”Velech’s dream of going to the World Cup in Mexico is still alive; Ireland’s unfortunately is not.

Steven Gerrard's return to Liverpool after his wife shunned living in Saudi ArabiaThe Liverpool icon was forced to come to an arrangement with his family during his last stint in managementView 3 Images Steven Gerrard left Al-Ettifaq in January 2025 (Image: Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)Liverpool hero Steven Gerrard will return to Anfield this weekend to take part in a legends clash against Borussia Dortmund. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageAlex, whom he married in 2007, reportedly had no desire to spend extended periods in Saudi Arabia. The family were therefore based in Manama, Bahrain's capital, which is just an hour's drive from Dammam in eastern Saudi Arabia, where Gerrard worked. ‌View 3 Images Steven Gerrard and Alex Gerrard set up a commuting arrangement in the Middle East (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)His tenure ended in January 2025. View 3 Images Steven Gerrard during his time in Saudi Arabia.

‌A 2-2 draw on the south coast, combined with results elsewhere, means United remain third in the Premier League table. ‌During the current break from club football, some off-field matters - be they transfer rumours or other updates - have hit the headlines. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! ‌Lewis-Skelly interestArsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has been added to United's summer transfer shortlist, according to football.london. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

It had felt like the Irish fans in the Czech capital hadn’t stopped singing since they got to Prague. Several hundred of the thousands without tickets were rammed into The Dubliner pub, in the capital’s old town, to watch Ireland play Czech Republic. A lot of Czech beer and Guinness was consumed. Irish fans watching the Ireland-Czech Republic match in The Dubliner pub in Prague. Then the Czech Republic equalise and heads dropped into hands for the first time.

More on those Israeli strikes on Iran:Israel’s military said it carried out strikes on targets in Tehran early on Friday, according to AFP. Photograph: AFP via Getty ImagesThe war has killed more than 1,900 people in Iran and nearly 1,100 in Lebanon to date. Gulf states are concerned that Iran could seek to maintain control even if the war ends, the report says. - BloombergIsraeli strike hits Beirut suburbsLebanese media said an Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Friday. Iran has strenuously denied it is “begging to make a deal”, as Trump claimed, and continued its retaliatory strikes across a swathe of the Middle East on Thursday.

The Reform UK vetting procedure has recently been put under a microscope, with the conduct of a number of members falling short, and casting doubt upon the judgment of the party, and the oversight of its leader. A taxing questionWhile working, I paid into my works pension and the state pension. Now retired, I observe that the news continues to report that the state pension is a benefit that the government cannot afford to keep increasing. But when calculating if I pay income tax, my works pension and state pension are added together. So, why is the state pension singled out and renamed as an income for tax purposes?

Business leaders and employees play in unlocking the business opportunities of AI, says Mark Hopkins, general manager of Dell Technologies Ireland. Ireland’s recently published Digital and AI Strategy, which sees AI technologies as a driver of growth, reflects this approach. In this Q&A interview, Mark Hopkins outlines why he believes that AI represents a significant opportunity for business leaders, while highlighting their responsibility to build a clear and practical business case for AI. Do business leaders have a responsibility to set the tone for AI adoption? Leadership plays a crucial role in helping organisations move from AI experimentation to real business impact.

Michael O’Neill’s young Northern Ireland side fell to a 2-0 defeat in Bergamo. Wales suffer penalty heartbreakWales suffered World Cup play-off heartbreak as Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Cardiff. Our campaign comes to a close after a penalty shootout defeat in Prague. Having reached half-time with the match still goalless, Northern Ireland successfully ramped up the tension inside the Stadio di Bergamo. A #ThreeLions group that are ready to make an impression on Thomas Tuchel 👊 — England (@England) March 26, 2026England step up their World Cup preparations with a friendly at Wembley against Uruguay, managed by former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa.

‌The Arsenal star remains a shining light for his country, who are managed by Graham Potter, and he's aiming to help them reach this summer's major tournament. He and Sweden had to wait until the 50th minute to double their lead before the Arsenal star completed his memorable night from the penalty spot. Viktor Gyokeres made the difference tonight. The winner will confirm their spot for this summer's World Cup and go straight into Group F, which already features the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia. View 2 Images The Arsenal star completed his treble from the spotIf Sweden do qualify for the World Cup then Gyokeres goals during the Nations League campaign will have proved crucial.

Brian Millar and Niamh Highfield, who underwent nerve and tendon transfer surgery, with consultant plastic surgeon Kevin Cronin, consultant in rehabilitation medicine Dr Eimear Smith and consultant hand surgeon Gráinne Colgan. The then 22-year-old had spinal surgery at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin but ended up paralysed. “You don’t realise how much independence you’ve lost until you gain it back,” she says. Gráinne Colgan, consultant hand surgeon at the Mater hospital. “The fact that we do have something to offer, that really, really can be life changing, is something we just feel really strongly that we want to see available to those people,” she added.

It bounced across the line off the back of Kovar and Ireland were 2-0 up. The Czech fans again had occasion to vent their bitterness, first at the referee and then at Ireland, as they took their sweet time over the restart. On 75 minutes, Ogbene protected a ball as it was running out for a goal kick in front of the Ireland fans. That got the Ireland fans singing “I just can’t get enough.” The time was running out and the Czechs were losing heart. The collision was sickening and the Ireland striker flopped to the ground on his back, arms outstretched, and lay completely still.

For a family business to survive long term, serious consideration must be given to who will succeed Mum and Dad. They give guidelines around important matters pertaining to the family business, such as succession, decision making and family business roles,” he says. And part of that is succession planning.” Andrew Kenny, head of tax at Focus Capital Partners, says thinking on succession has evolved. “There’s plenty of funding for that but generally it’s not the most desirable funding for a family business because they don’t get to run it like a family any more. You’ve now got a private equity owner who calls the shots and is very financially driven, which is not always how a family business is run.”If the business is to remain within the family, Kenny often suggests a family partnership.

An Irish Goodbye… from London: ‘I feel completely settled here but I wish I could transport the Irish warmth of personality into the city’Naas native and interior designer Shayne Brady moved to the English capital in 2007Shayne Brady in London. Photo: Alix RoeNicola Brady Today at 06:30“I am originally from Naas in Kildare and I studied in Dublin. I was working for an architecture firm there, but I always had my eyes set on London and then New York.

‘It is always one-sided and she never makes or puts any effort into our friendship any more’'I went through a very tough time postpartum with postnatal depression and she was never there for me'. Photo: Posed/GettyI feel I have recently lost my best friend who I have known for almost 30 years. Since I had a child almost three years ago our friendship has become almost non-existent. When I would message her she might respond, but it would be maybe a month later (she can be like this when replying to other friends too).