RYANAIR’S Michael O’Leary said he and the airline would campaign for a yes vote in the next referendum on the Lisbon treaty.

RYANAIR has won a landmark case confirming it can conclude deals with state-owned airports that give it highly preferential rates and conditions.

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen said he believed a good majority would support the Lisbon treaty in a second referendum, expected to be held next autumn.

WHILE the rest of Europe is focusing on kick-starting the flailing economy and saving the planet from global warming, Irish eyes will be firmly on the Lisbon treaty at today’s EU summit.

ANYONE eating a normal amount of Irish pork over the past three months will suffer no ill-effects from the dioxin contamination, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

DRUGS companies are doing everything they can to maintain the high price of medicine, including buying off companies that could sell them for less.

CHEAPER texting and mobile phone roaming came a step closer yesterday when Ireland and other EU countries agreed they should be slashed by up to two-thirds.

IRISH people are among the most satisfied in Europe with their family life, and most say they find it easy to combine their home and work life.

DUBLIN has won the bid to become the European City of Science for 2012 when it will host one of the world’s largest science events.

THE government jet had to make an emergency landing at Shannon airport after fears that the brakes were not working, just weeks after a major overhaul.