Ryanair says it will impose a strict one-bag-only policy on passengers bringing baggage on board, with a €30 surcharge applying for infringement.
The penalty will apply not only to handbags, laptops and other excess bags, but also to duty-free purchases, the airline confirmed yesterday. The maximum permitted weight of baggage allowed on board is 10kg.
President opens Bahrain campus
President Mary McAleese opened the new Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland medical university campus in Bahrain yesterday.
Mrs McAleese said the event marked an important milestone in a 30-year relationship between the college and the government of Bahrain.
In 2004, the university was launched at a temporary premises with just 27 students. The facility currently has 540 full and part-time students from 30 different countries.
Tubridy makes donation to SVdP
Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy has made what he describes as a “significant” contribution to charity rather than taking a pay cut in line with several RTE stars.
In a statement, the chat show host said: “Due to personal, legal reasons, I have been advised that a pay cut is not an option for me at this time. Despite this, I am making a significant donation to St Vincent de Paul, a charity that could probably do with our help now more than ever.”
A spokesman for the Society of St Vincent de Paul confirmed contact had been received from Tubridy and that he was making a “real contribution”.
Most RTÉ presenters have taken a 10 per cent pay cut. 2FM presenter Gerry Ryan said last week he would not be taking one, however.
John Lewis intent on Irish expansion
Retailer John Lewis has insisted it remains committed to its expansion plans in O’Connell Street, Dublin, and at Sprucefield, Co Antrim, writes Dan Keenan.
The company said its expansion plans were being badly affected by delays to a series of regional shopping centres.