The atmosphere crackled with excitement – and one million volts of electricity - during an experiment displayed at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition’s opening ceremony today.

UNIONS opposing the break-up of Aer Rianta will today decide what form of strike action to pursue following Transport Minister Seamus Brennan’s rejection of a union proposal for an independent review of his plans.

SEMI-STATE bosses received bonuses averaging between €16,000 and €35,000 each on top of significant salary increases despite falling profits and thousands of job losses, an Irish Examiner survey reveals.