Pilots employed by Aer Lingus have put a stop to their industrial actions after union chiefs rallied behind a pay increase offer of 17.75 per cent late Wednesday evening. Nonetheless, some passengers will continue to grapple with flight cancellations into the start of the following week. Officials from the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) are of the opinion to urge their members of Aer Lingus to approve the Labour Court mediated settlement that involves a 17.75 per cent pay enhancement and an immediate cessation of work-to-rule disruption that has thrown the travel arrangements of about 86,000 travellers into disarray.
News from across Ireland include:
As revered as he is for his relentless efforts in assisting the homeless population over the last 50 years, Fr Peter McVerry and his foundation is undergoing an examination concerning the financial practices within its operations.
Irish citizen, Tori Towey was looking forward to returning home on Thursday after her charges were dropped by the prosecutors in Dubai on Wednesday night. Her case shines a light on the hardships faced by expatriates due to the complex laws and traditions in Dubai, which are starkly different from what they’re accustomed to.
A third elephant in Dublin Zoo has tested positive for a fatal virus which has already claimed the lives of two young members of their herd.
A mock police car on top of a bonfire in Co Tyrone being set alight has sparked wide condemnation, being described as ‘incorrect at every level’.
As for the weather, the day will commence on a cloudy note with the possibility of some rain and drizzle in Leinster and east Munster, whilst isolated showers may be expected in other areas. However, the drizzle is expected to clear up by morning, giving way to sunny conditions with just a few scattered showers throughout the day. The day’s top temperatures could reach 14 to 19 degrees. The night promises to stay mostly dry barring a few light showers in the west and north, with the minimum temperature slated to be between 8 to 11 degrees.
The Turkish Detective, a new entertaining drama on BBC1, features a London cop joining forces with an Istanbul police department to solve gentle murders using his English skills. This delightful narrative, brought to light by Patrick Freyne, marks a return of ‘Fish-out-of-water’ television.
Elsewhere, in commentary, Finn McRedmond pointed out that Jill Biden should not be the scapegoat for her husband’s insistence on remaining in the campaign. Conversely, Brian Caulfield conducted a survey revealing only a quarter of Dublin city commuters use cars, sparking a debate about the space they consume.
Sporting updates indicate a potential comeback for Garry Ringrose, posed to play 13, in the second Test against South Africa at Kings Park on Saturday, as the Irish team’s injury concerns simmer down. The relieving news was shared by Simon Easterby from Northwood School in Durban, with only Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey confirmed as unable to play.
There is increasing intra-party pressure on US President, Joe Biden, with both House and Senate Democrats beginning to demand his withdrawal from the presidential race, escalating the conflicts within his party.
Lastly, in podcast news, “In the News” discusses the underlying causes that could lead Sudan into a humanitarian crisis.