Published on 8th June, 2008. By John Reynolds Airline faces €250m bill for emissions scheme Fifty million passengers face the prospect of a new “green” surcharge if Ryanair is forced to enter the emissions trading scheme proposed by Europe. Speaking to the Sunday Independent, Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary admitted that … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2008
Food could be the next investment bubble
Published on 8th June, 2008 Irish investors are jumping on the commodities bandwagon amid a food price crisis, reports John Reynolds WITH food prices spiralling out of control, leading to shortages and riots in some of the less well-developed nations, fingers have been pointed at the investment community. It has been … Continue reading
Minister calls for increase in biofuel production
Published on Sunday June 1st 2008. By John Reynolds ENERGY minister Eamon Ryan has called for a boost in Irish biofuel production as a Sunday Independent investigation reveals that several firms, including One51, are receiving millions in subsidies to import foreign biofuels. The finding comes as international controversy continues over … Continue reading