'The pain is permanent over the failure to update IT', says priest at memorial service for air crash victim

His mother said there is now a road in Bangladesh called to the Ryan road while Micheál has been posthumously appointed Chief Engineer of the UN World Food Programme.

'The pain is permanent over the failure to update IT', says priest at memorial service for air crash victim
Sat, 31 Aug, 2019 - 20:16
Gordon Deegan

Someone must take responsibility for the IT failure that resulted in the tragedy that claimed the life of Co Clare engineer Mick Ryan and 156 other airline passengers.

That is according to Lahinch parish priest Fr Des Forde who was speaking today at a memorial service celebrating the life and legacy of the 39-year-old senior United Nations worker and married father of two.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Naval Service recruits barricaded bedrooms over fears of sexual assault, tribunal hears Naval Service recruits barricaded bedrooms over fears of sexual assault, tribunal hears
Watchdog orders Portobello Institute to correct information for courses Watchdog orders Portobello Institute to correct information for courses
Russian Embassy dismisses claims of link to bomb threats targeting Irish media and airlines Russian Embassy dismisses claims of link to bomb threats targeting Irish media and airlines
CourtsAir AccidentsPlace: BangladeshPlace: RyanPlace: LahinchPlace: Addis AbabaPlace: NairobiPlace: Lahinch beachPerson: MicheálPerson: Chief engineerPerson: Mick RyanPerson: Fr Des FordePerson: RyanPerson: FordePerson: MickPerson: ChristinePerson: NaoisePerson: FrPerson: ChristinaPerson: MacDaraPerson: President Michael D HigginsPerson: TaoiseachPerson: Leo VaradkarOrganisation: UN World Food ProgrammeOrganisation: Ethiopian AirlinesOrganisation: United Nations World Food ProgrammeOrganisation: UN
<p>The drivers of both vans, a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s, died following the collision at about 12.30pm at Cappincur, near Tullamore.</p>

Man and woman die following collision between vans in Offaly

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited