Q&A: What's happening in the Suez Canal and how might it affect me?

The Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal this week and highlighted the importance of one of the world's most vital trade routes. 

A satellite image from Maxar Technologies shows the cargo ship MV Ever Given stuck in the Suez Canal on Saturday. Picture: AP

The Ever Given container ship got stuck in the Suez Canal on Tuesday — and its impact on global trade traffic has been enormous. 

Here, the Irish Examiner takes a look at the situation with Aidan Flynn, general manager of the Freight Transport Association of Ireland, who explains how the disruption might impact Ireland.