Italy's civil aviation agency has fined Ryanair some three million euros (£2.5 million) for failing to help passengers stranded last month when flights were cancelled due to Iceland's volcanic ash cloud.

The ENAC agency said it found 178 cases of Ryanair passengers who did not receive mandatory assistance such as food, drink and lodgings during the flight shutdown in much of Europe from April 15 to 22.

Ryanair said the company was not aware of any problems.

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