That is according to new accounts for Connacht Airport Development Company Ltd, which show that last year pre-tax profits increased by 31 per cent to €2.46 million after the airport enjoyed its busiest ever year.

Airport operator daa said the increase in passenger numbers was the result of strong incoming tourist numbers as well as high numbers of Irish residents heading off on summer holidays overseas.

One victim tells court she would “have been safer walking home alone in the dark”

The indefinite work-to-rule commenced at midnight with pilots now refusing to work overtime, accept changes to set rosters, or take on out-of-hours management requests.

Profits for the 2024 financial year were slightly ahead of the €1.91 billion profit expected by analysts

One man said he witnessed a bottle being thrown and staff raising their voices.

The airline said it had 12.2 million customers last month