Two Limerick businessmen, a father and son, walked free from Limerick Circuit Court yesterday when they got suspended jail sentences for a Vat fraud of almost €224,000.

Revenue investigators uncovered an estimated Vat fraud of almost €300,000 at fish and chip outlets in Limerick, when they looked into non-payment of plastic bag levies, a court heard

WITH Christmas looming (so the shops tell us anyway), many will be contemplating whether to spend the festive season in warmer climes; however, travel availability can be difficult around New Year, particularly to destinations such as the Canary Islands and Portugal.