Ambulance worker settles claim over plane near-miss

A Dublin Airport ambulance worker, who alleged she suffered psychological injuries when her ambulance almost collided with a Ryanair plane, has settled a €60,000 damages claim in the Circuit Civil Court against the Irish Aviation Authority.

Last week, Roselyn O’Neill, aged 43, told the court that on July 14, 2013, she had been given clearance to drive across a runway when she saw the plane taking off only metres from her.

Ms O’Neill, of Beaverstown Orchard, Donabate, Co Dublin, said air traffic control, which is managed by the Irish Aviation Authority, had given her permission to cross the airfield.