Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’Leary has outlined to shareholders an Irish tourism "recovery plan" at its AGM this morning at Dublin Airport.

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has today hit out at Fianna Fáil’s latest tourism strategy, claiming that the party has "destroyed Irish tourism" in recent years.

Budget airline Ryanair reported a loss for the final three months of last year today after it was forced to cancel more than 3,000 flights.

Freezing conditions and further snow storms are predicted today with travelling difficult across the country.

Dublin Airport will remain closed until 5 o'clock in the morning.

Dublin Airport officials have made the decision to close the facility's runway until at least 11pm this evening following further heavy snow.

Passengers desperate to get home for Christmas were left stranded tonight as Aer Lingus cancelled all flights from Dublin Airport.

Dublin Airport this afternoon said flight operations had resumed after snow and ice crews worked for several hours to have the airfield ready.

Authorities at Dublin Airport have said the airport may have to open on Christmas Day to get people in and out of the country.

Dublin Airport has been forced to suspend operations until 1.30pm this afternoon to allow snow to be cleared from the runways.

Dublin Airport Authority chairman David Dilger is to step down from his position, it was announced today.

Ryanair has today confirmed that passengers who paid the €3 tax on advance bookings can apply for refund of the tax once the Government confirms the effective date for its abolition.

Management at Shannon Airport is to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss the news that the Dublin Airport Authority knew in advance of the Aer Lingus decision to end Shannon-Heathrow services.

The row over Aer Lingus' decision to end its Shannon-Heathrow services has taken a new turn this morning amid reports that the Dublin Airport Authority was aware of the move in June.

Ryanair, announced today that it has applied for a judicial review of An Bord Pleanála’s decision upholding planning permission for a €800m second terminal in Dublin Airport.

Ryanair has called on the DAA to "stop lying to the public about its rip-off car park price hikes".

Trading was good on the ISEQ index of Irish shares today as the exchange close up 110.59 points at 9778.51.

Charges for travellers flying from Dublin Airport will remain the same for the next two years, the Aviation Regulator announced today.

Ryanair has confirmed its intention to mount a legal challenge against An Bord Pleanála's decision to approve the second terminal for Dublin Airport.

Local residents have today been outlining their objections to the second terminal proposed for Dublin Airport at an oral hearing being held by An Bord Pleanála.