by Deirdre Clune | Jul 19, 2018 | Political News
There are real fears that major restrictions will be imposed on aircraft coming from the UK post Brexit, if no deal is reached. MEP Clune said that aviation is not covered under world trade meaning planes from the UK would not be licenced to fly in EU airspace. MEP...
by Deirdre Clune | Jul 17, 2018 | Political News
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD announced that the payment of over €13.2 million to approximately 97,000 farmers has commenced. This money was deducted from their 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments under the Financial...
by Deirdre Clune | Jul 12, 2018 | Political News
Many Irish holidaymakers travelling to America must register for an Esta (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) form before they embark on their trip. However despite the Esta costing $14 on the official Esta website, a flurry of other websites have been set-up...
by Deirdre Clune | Jul 2, 2018 | Political News
Flight delays are set to increase by 53% this year when compared to 2017, mainly as a result of strikes and capacity shortages I have asked the European Commission to develop an overflight system that would allow flights cross territorial air space, at an increased...
by Deirdre Clune | Jun 28, 2018 | Political News
Extra tickets expected to be released for Irish people in the Autumn A scheme which was launched earlier this month offering 140 free Inter Rail tickets to 18 years olds in Ireland saw 2,524 people from Ireland apply for the tickets . The aim of scheme is to get young...
by Deirdre Clune | Jun 26, 2018 | Political News
Cork and Shannon Airports cannot be forgotten about while Dublin airport thrives. I am questioning the details announced yesterday by Transport Minister, Shane Ross in relation to the possibility of Dublin Airport getting a third terminal. Mr Ross said a future report...