A former president of NUI Galway has been accused of “inappropriately” supporting Aer Arann boss Pádraig Ó Céidigh in the Seanad elections by a leading member of the college’s governing authority.

Irish SMEs have voted Feargal Quinn as the most admired entrepreneur, according to a survey which also found the sector was struggling with a lack of demand and direction.

AER ARANN has launched a new route, for under €40 a ticket, from Waterford to Birmingham, while frequency is to be increased on other services.

A MEETING between Aer Arann and the management of Galway Airport broke up prematurely yesterday with the airline’s boss saying that they had been “shafted” by the airport management.