Shortage of Aer Lingus staff taking redundancy as deadline looms
Today is the last day for Aer Lingus staff who want to avail of a voluntary redundancy package.
The national airline is seeking 1,325 job cuts as part of a cost-cutting plan, as it moves towards being a low-cost carrier.
The redundancy package will cost Aer Lingus about €80m.
Although the number applying for redundancy has not been revealed, it is believed only about 900 will take up the offer. The deadline expires at 5pm today.
