Industrial relations chiefs have backed aviation bosses in a row with air traffic controllers over new working arrangements, it was revealed tonight.

Fourteen air traffic controllers suspended from duty have been reinstated.

Air traffic controllers and management at the Irish Aviation Authority will meet for talks today at the Labour Relations Court.

Air traffic controllers today deferred plans for another crippling strike in favour of talks to resolve the bitter row.

The union representing air traffic controllers has agreed to meet the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) at the Labour Court tomorrow.

Aviation chiefs hit out at air traffic controllers today as the threat of further strike action loomed at the country’s main airports.

The Irish Aviation Authority says no business can have its staff dictate what work they will do and will not do.

Air traffic controllers tonight threatened to repeat the massive disruption which grounded more than 150 flights in and out of Ireland.

Michael Landers of IMPACT has said this evening that air traffic controllers have agreed to engage in further industrial action.

Business chiefs have hit out at today's proposed work stoppage by air traffic controllers, claiming it is unjustified and will damage the country’s image.

The Taoiseach has today called on all sides involved in the air-traffic controllers dispute to enter into industrial relations talks to have the issue resolved.

The Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) today accused air traffic controllers of trying to sabotage the economy by participating in a work stoppage which will close the country’s main airports.

Strike action that will ground more than 150 flights in and out of the country today is set to escalate, aviation authorities warned.

Flights in and out of the country were facing massive disruption today over a planned strike by air traffic controllers.

Flights in and out of Ireland face massive disruption tomorrow as air traffic controllers are to strike over new work practices.

The Trade Union IMPACT, who represent air traffic controllers, has received a recommendation from the Labour Court in relation to the dispute with the Irish Aviation Authority over staffing levels in Air Traffic Control.

The Labour Court will issue recommendations later this evening, which if accepted, will end the dispute between air traffic controllers and the Irish Aviation Authority.

Air traffic controllers have called off their threat to mount a one day strike this Thursday as part of their dispute with the Irish Aviation Authority.

The threat of strike action at Aer Lingus has been lifted following an agreement hammered out over the weekend between the airline and SIPTU.

The dispute between air traffic controllers and the Irish Aviation Authority is due before the Labour Court later today.

Delays can be expected throughout the day at Dublin Airport, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) have warned.

Next week’s threatened strike by air traffic controllers will damage the economy and the country’s international reputation, Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey warned tonight.

Tourism Ireland has said that it is vital the dispute between the Irish Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Contollers is resolved as quickly as possible.

Ryanair has welcomed the 24-hour strike notice served by air traffic controllers for Thursday February 28 saying the IAA, airlines, and passengers should stand up to "overpaid public service workers".

Airline passengers are being warned of delays at Cork Airport again today to the ongoing overtime ban by air traffic controllers.

Air traffic controllers have announced plans for a 24-hour strike at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports next week.

Air traffic controllers are expected to unveil plans for strike action today after crunch talks with their bosses broke down.

Day long talks at the Labour Relations Commission between air traffic Controllers and the Irish Aviation Authority broke up at 10.30pm this evening without agreement on interim solutions to resolve the current staff shortage.

Flights in and out of Cork airport will be restricted tomorrow between 8.30am at 6pm due to the ongoing air traffic controller’s dispute, which will result in minor delays.

Due to ongoing disruptive action by air traffic controllers, there will be no air traffic services at Dublin Airport between 11.30pm tonight and 6.30am tomorrow morning.

Irish air traffic controllers issued a two-week strike notice to management tonight with workers planning an overtime ban and temporary walk-outs.

There is to be further unofficial action by air traffic controllers tonight, the Irish Aviation Authority has announced.

Air traffic controllers could be brought in from other countries to help Ireland's overworked staff, the IMPACT union said today.

The unofficial industrial action by air traffic controllers at Dublin Airport has been temporarily suspended until Friday, February 1, according to the Irish Aviation Authority.

Talks between the Irish Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Control (ATC) operators have broken up for the evening at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) with progress reported as having been made.

The Labour Relations Commission is due to oversee talks this morning aimed at resolving a row involving air-traffic controllers.

Air traffic controllers at Dublin Airport have today agreed to end their unofficial overtime ban.

An air-traffic controllers' strike in France will come into effect this evening.

Aer Lingus has cancelled all its flights from Ireland to Paris tomorrow because of a strike by French air traffic controllers.