Government ‘must explain Shannon Airport job cuts’

Shannon Airport is to incur its first round of job losses since securing its independence almost 18 months ago.

The Shannon Group yesterday confirmed it is exploring the prospect of a voluntary redundancy scheme to make its various business units, including Shannon Airport, more competitive.

In a statement, the group said: “The necessity to address the cost base of the Shannon Group business units has been known for some time. In recent times, it has been referenced in the Shannon task force report and subsequent annual reports.