Transport Minister says Aer Lingus unions have good track record

His comments come ahead of a Dáil vote on the government's share in the airline.
The Transport Minister says management and unions at Aer Lingus have a track record of working through crises in the past.
Paschal Donohoe was speaking ahead of a Dáil vote on the sale of the Government's 25 per cent stake in Aer Lingus to IAG.
Assurances have been given on jobs - IAG says there will be 635 net new positions if the proposed deal goes ahead.
Minister Donohoe says he is confident the Government will win support for the deal - and that the assurances given by IAG will be honoured.
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