200 tourists stranded in Dublin due to technical problems

Almost 200 tourists have been stranded at Dublin Airport for more than 24 hours due to technical problems with their flight.

The holidaymakers were due to fly out to the Greek island of Rhodes yesterday morning with tour operators Budget Travel and Stein.

However, their in-bound Eurocypria flight has been delayed because of technical problems and is not expected to arrive until 4pm.

Budget Travel said all those affected were provided with overnight accommodation and food.