Ryanair was the most complained-about company to Ireland's consumer watchdog in the first half of 2025, with 319 complaints, followed by Eir and Sky. Consumers contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission about faulty goods, poor online shopping experiences, and botched home improvements, with the average amount of money at stake over €6,000. Ticketmaster's ranking improved, with only 117 complaints, compared to over 600 in 2024. Ryanair was the most complained-about company to Ireland's consumer watchdog in the first half of 2025, according to a recent report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The airline received 319 complaints, followed by Eir with 241 and Sky with 219.

He was going to fly with TAP, so my wife rang them in advance to see what their minors policy was. We have to ensure that we avoid this risk’ — Ryanair statement“I would question whether it’s accurate for Ryanair to maintain they changed their minor’s policy last September. “Our very sensible ‘minors’ policy was clearly set out in our July letter, and we don’t have time to waste dealing with stupid follow-up questions from your handful of readers,” the mail begins. [Aoibhe’s booking] was made on Sept 17th, before the policy change was made. We entirely disagree, however, with its claim that the follow-up queries from our “handful of readers” were “stupid”.

Rodrigo Paz of the Christian Democratic Party celebrates with supporters after hearing the early results of the first round of Bolivia's presidential election on Sunday. Conservative former president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga of the Alianza coalition was in second with 26.94 per cent of the vote. Earlier on Sunday, Quiroga acknowledged the results, confirming his place in the runoff, and congratulated Paz on his performance. If no presidential candidate obtains more than 40 per cent of the vote with a 10-point lead, the election will be decided in a runoff on October 19th. Carlos Blanco Casas (60), a teacher in La Paz, said he intended to vote for change.

Opera in the Open, an initiative of Dublin City Council, are free live performances in the city centre that run every Thursday in August on Wood Quay.

Trump stated that a solution was “very attainable” and expected to be reached “today,” with the resolution likely to include security measures [1]. During the discussions, Trump indicated progress in his indirect communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he claimed was “expecting my call” following the meeting [1]. Zelenskyy expressed openness to a new security framework and the potential for a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin [2]. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, mentioned that NATO-style security commitments were on the agenda during the meeting with Zelenskyy [4]. Trump’s focus on security measures and potential land exchanges represents a significant development in the diplomatic approach to ending the war.

Netflix's 'Wednesday' has received millions in Irish tax credits for its production in the country. The show, based on the Addams Family character, has been filming in Ireland since 2024, with locations including counties Wicklow, Dublin, and Offaly. The production spent €29.59 million in the six months to April 2024, employing 183 people. The show's success has also led to tourism promotions by Tourism Ireland using behind-the-scenes footage as marketing tools. Netflix's popular show 'Wednesday', based on the Addams Family character, has received significant tax credits in Ireland for its production.

The anti-monopoly committee of Ukraine last year allowed CRH to buy cement maker Dyckerhoff Ukraine. Photograph: Nick BradshawWell-known motor dealer Eugene O’Reilly’s family faces being drawn into a dispute in Ukraine involving Irish building materials giant CRH, local rival Kovalska and the country’s mergers regulator. The anti-monopoly committee of Ukraine last year allowed CRH to buy cement maker Dyckerhoff Ukraine from its previous owner Italian group Buzzi. Kovalska argues that the acquisition gives CRH 46 per cent of Ukraine’s cement market on average and up to 99 per cent in some regions. Ukraine defines market dominance as 35 per cent, while the European Union benchmark for this is 40 per cent.

Opera in the Open, an initiative of Dublin City Council, are free live performances in the city centre that run every Thursday in August on Wood Quay.

Opera in the Open, an initiative of Dublin City Council, are free live performances in the city centre that run every Thursday in August on Wood Quay.

A resident removes sludge from his damaged house a day after flash floods in the Buner district of the monsoon-hit northern Pakistan's mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Hasham Ahmed/AFP via Getty ImagesMore than 300 people have died in northwest Pakistan after two days of heavy rains and flash floods, local officials said on Saturday. The deluge hit the remote mountainous northern part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, with cloud bursts, flash floods, lightning strikes and landslides in the deadliest downpour of this year’s monsoon season. Vehicles trapped in mud in the aftermath of flash floods in Swat, Pakistan on Saturday. Residents walk alongside a stream a day after flash floods in the Buner district of monsoon-hit northern Pakistan's mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday.

Opera in the Open, an initiative of Dublin City Council, are free live performances in the city centre that run every Thursday in August on Wood Quay.

Opera in the Open, an initiative of Dublin City Council, are free live performances in the city centre that run every Thursday in August on Wood Quay.

To celebrate National Heritage Week, The Irish Times and Irish Landmark Trust are offering one lucky subscriber an opportunity to win a €400 voucher for a stay at one of Irish Landmarks thirty-three unique heritage properties. Since 1992, Irish Landmark Trust has been saving historic buildings and giving them new life as self-catering holiday accommodation. This year the Heritage council celebrate 20 years of facilitating the National Heritage Week programme. National Heritage Week events are taking place all over Ireland with most of the events free. National Heritage Week is a Heritage Council programme which is supported by the Local Authority Heritage Networks and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Dalton Philips, the chief executive of Dublin-based food group Greencore, has been chosen as The Irish Times Businessperson of the Month for July, an award run in association with Bank of Ireland. On July 22nd, Greencore’s shares surged, after the sandwich maker reported third quarter revenues well ahead of analysts’ expectations. “While we are mindful of an uncertain economic backdrop and ongoing inflationary pressures, we now expect to deliver a full year adjusted operating profit of £118 million to £121 million, ahead of previous guidance,” Philips said. This would create a convenience food business in the UK with combined revenue of £4 billion and about 30,500 employees. Existing Greencore investors would own 56 per cent of the group if the deal is given the green light by UK competition regulators.

Opera in the Open, an initiative of Dublin City Council, are free live performances in the city centre that run every Thursday in August on Wood Quay.