Taoiseach Doesn't Believe The Temporary Closure Of The Aer Lingus Cork Base Should Be Happening
Meanwhile, 198 cabin crew in Cork are to be laid off without pay between September and November.
The Taoiseach has called on Aer Lingus to reverse its decision to close its crew base at Shannon Airport.
Aer Lingus is closing its Shannon base and the 81 cabin crew there will be offered redundancy or a transfer.
45 ground staff will remain laid off.
Meanwhile, 198 cabin crew in Cork are to be laid off without pay between September and November.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he believes the closures shouldn't be happening:
"First of all I would call on Aer Lingus to review its decision and to change that decision. The ministers will be meeting with Aer Lingus today, and the entire thrust of government policy is to create proper regional development and balance in terms of economic development of this country"
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