Employee, Fare Cuts at Aer Lingus

Irish Voice, October, 2001 by Carey, Mairead

Carey, Mairead Irish Voice 10-16-2001 Employee, Fare Cuts at Aer Lingus OVER one-third of all employees at Aer Lingus are likely to lose their jobs if stringent cuts designed to rescue the ailing airline are pushed through. The package, which will see as many as 3,200 job losses, presents the government with an appalling dilemma.

The EU has said it cannot bail out the airline, but if they do not the government will face the wrath of the electorate, particularly in Dublin, in the run up to a general election. It appears that about 70% of redundancies are expected to be in Dublin, with Shannon providing most of the remainder. Airline sources say they will need at least 125 million for redundancies in the coming year. "That will involve state aid, no matter...

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