AS the face of Opel Ireland in the ’80s and ’90s, Arnold O’Byrne was one of the most visible corporate bosses here. His profile was further boosted because Opel sponsored the Irish soccer team in its most successful era.

ALTHOUGH the omens were bad for some time, Dell workers were visibly shaken by the scale of the job losses announced yesterday.

SIPTU said the possible sale of Irish Biscuits by French parent Groupe Danone would have “devastating” consequences for the Tallaght plant’s workers and their families.

A hit-and-run taxi driver who broke a red light and knocked down a five-year-old boy crossing the road has been ordered to pay a €1,000 fine or serve a one year prison sentence.