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Irish Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Truck driver arrested after tobacco worth over €445,000 seized at Dublin Port
A man has been arrested after more than 500 kgs of tobacco worth over €445,000 were seized by Revenue officers at Dublin Port. Revenue officers made the discovery on Saturday, May 31, as a result of risk profiling, and with the assistance of Revenue's mobile x-ray scanner. The smuggled tobacco, branded 'Turner' and 'Golden Virginia', was discovered concealed in a consignment of bedframes, following the search of a truck that arrived from the UK. The contraband has an estimated retail value of approximately €446,100, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €337,000. The driver of the truck was arrested and he has since appeared before the courts. A spokesperson for Revenue said that investigations are ongoing. They added: 'This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products. 'If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.' For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Irish Daily Mirror
16 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Popular Fire TV Stick feature suddenly cut off as users warned to check devices
If you're in Ireland and enjoy Netflix binges on an older Fire TV Stick, it's time to take note as access to the app has now been completely cut off on some devices. After rumours circulated last month, Amazon has confirmed that support for some of these older models officially ended today, June 3, leaving many users suddenly unable to stream their favourite shows. Amazon said: "Netflix will be discontinuing support for some first-generation Fire TV devices, which were introduced more than 10 years ago." The change impacts owners of the original Amazon Fire TV Stick (2014), the Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote (2014) and the first-generation Amazon Fire TV (2014). If you use one of these devices to watch popular series like Drive to Survive, Adolescence or Bad Thoughts, you'll no longer be able to access Netflix through your Fire TV, Mirror UK reports. It is understood that the move is tied to new streaming technology called AV1 codec, which Netflix and other platforms use to deliver higher quality video. Unfortunately, these older Fire TV devices don't support AV1, making it impossible for Netflix to continue offering the service on them. This means Netflix viewers using those models are now effectively cut off. For Irish users affected by this change, it's important to check your device to see if it's on the list. You can do this by navigating to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your Fire TV. If you own one of the 2014 models listed, Netflix will no longer work on your device. This change only affects these early Fire TV versions and Amazon has reassured that Netflix remains fully available on all other Fire TV devices currently in use across Ireland, saying: "Netflix remains available on all other Fire TV devices". If you're impacted, now could be the time to consider upgrading. Amazon offers newer Fire TV Stick models with 4K streaming capabilities, including the Fire TV Stick Max. This premium device not only supports the latest streaming formats but also features the Ambient Experience - turning your TV into a dynamic art display and allowing widgets and sticky notes for added convenience. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Irish Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent recall issued for popular Happy Pear product due to food poisoning fears
An urgent recall has been issued on a popular product from vegan food brand The Happy Pear over food safety fears. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced on Monday (June 2) that a recall notice has been issued for a specific batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto. The implicated batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto being pulled from shelves has a batch code of 5149 and a best before date of 10/07/2025. The Happy Pear, a healthy-food brand started by twin brothers Steven and David Flynn in 2004, is recalling the popular product due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a type of disease-causing bacteria that can contaminate many foods. Symptoms of listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections; including pregnant women, babies and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days. Wholesalers/distributors are requested by the FSAI to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers. The FSAI has also warned consumers not to eat the implicated batches of pesto and return the affected product for a full refund, while caterers have also been warned not to use the implicated batch. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Irish Daily Mirror
18 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Powerful earthquakes rock holiday spots as tourists say 'hotel shook violently'
A huge earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has rocked the Greek island of Rhodes today. The earthquake was felt across the island with tourists reporting hotels were "violently swaying and shaking" during the quake. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) the quake was recorded at 2.17am this morning. A nearby earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale also hit Marmaris, Turkey in the early hours of this morning. Marmaris' governor, Idris Akbiyik, reported that seven people were being treated for injuries after jumping from windows or balconies in panic but there was no immediate report of any serious damage. Over 282 reports have been made to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) about the earthquake in Marmaris that was measured at 74km deep. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage according to USGS. Holidaymakers have taken to social media to share their experiences. One person wrote on X: "Woke us up - the hotel room shook violently while we were on holiday in Rhodes. Never felt an earthquake before, so it was a little concerning." Another wrote: "My best friend is out in Rhodes and not long been woken up by a 6+ magnitude earthquake, Is there anymore chance of any other earthquake or repercussions occurring ? Thank you." A message sent by TUI to a British tourist currently holidaying in Rhodes reads: "Dear Guests. We would like to inform you that an earthquake occurred at 02.17am with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located approximately 18 kilometres from Rhodes, at a depth of 68 kilometers (42 miles). "Local authorities are currently assessing the situation. At this time, there are no reports of significant damage or injuries. As a precaution, please remain calm and follow any safety instructions provided by your accommodation or local officials. Should any specific action be required on your part, rest assured that we will contact you directly with further guidance. Your safety and well-being are our top priority." Rhodes is a popular holiday destination for its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and the well-preserved Medieval Old Town. While Turkey is loved by tourists for its stunning beaches, ancient historical sites and a unique blend of East and West cultures. The extent of damage to buildings in both Rhodes and Marmaris is not yet known. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Mount Etna 'red alert' volcano erupts as tourists flee in panic
Breathtaking footage has emerged from Sicily today after Mount Etna erupted, sending tourists running for their lives. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and started erupting again early this morning. Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said the blast was a series of "strombolian explosions of growing intensity". It issued a statement, saying: "Over the past few hours, the activity flagged in the previous statement issued at 4.14am (3.14am BST) has carried on with strombolian explosions of growing intensity that, at the moment, are of strong intensity and nearly continuous. Over the past few hours, the falling of a little thin ash has been flagged in the Piano Vetore area." According to Volcano a volcanic tremor was felt before the eruption. The tremor began at around 10pm last night before reaching a peak at 1am. The tremor was localised at an altitude of 2.8km beneath the crater area. Meanwhile, pilots were issued with a red alert after this morning's eruption. Although no volcanic ash cloud was detected in initial satellite imagery, a cloud primarily composed of water vapor and sulfur dioxide was observed drifting southwest. Pilots were being warned to be aware of the potential danger of flying through volcanic ash. Volcanic ash is hard and abrasive, and can quickly cause significant wear to propellers and turbocompressor blades, and scratch cockpit windows, impairing visibility. Previous eruptions around the world have seen planes grounded for days due to the potential risk. The red alert was downgraded to orange three hours after it was first issued. It currently remains at orange. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
