Posted on April 28, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

‘Eco-safe’ driving knowledge is set to be included in the UK driving test from autumn 2008 as part of the government’s campaign to cut down on carbon emissions.  From September, candidates will be tested on how green their driving is, by checking for accelerating or braking sharply and knowledge of other energy saving tips including knowing the [...]

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Airline passengers are to be screened with facial recognition technology at UK airports this summer under new improved security measures.Â
Computer operated clearance gates will be introduced to scan passenger’s faces and match the image to the record on the computer chip in their biometric passports.
Border security officials believe the machines are a more reliable way [...]

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Yesterday, we brought you the news of proposed taxes on Dublin tourism, today the British Airport Aviation Authority is predicting that if a new holiday tax proposal goes ahead, the cost of a family holiday to Orlando or anywhere else outside of Europe could rise by as much as £90 (€115).Â
Aviation industry body the British Airport [...]

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Dublin City Council is seriously considering slapping a tax on tourists visiting the Irish capital.
The finance committee of the council today announced plans to charge tourists €1 per bed per night in an effort to raise €24m a year.
Other ideas mooted include a plan to raise the amount that developers pay for large scale planning [...]

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Cash-strapped, but looking to soak up the sunshine somewhere a little bit different this summer?  Good news, this week two of Europe’s top budget airlines have announced that they are launching new routes for 2008.
From June 21 Spanish low-cost airline, clickair will be offering a three times weekly service from London Gatwick to Vigo in [...]

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

I am an English Geordie living and working in Ireland.
So what does St. George’s Day mean to me and to you?
St. Patrick’s Day is massive but also in my opinion over commercialised. It has moved away from a day of national pride and identity to more of a commercial acitivity or themed day.

So what about [...]