State forwards takeover interest to air firm

THE Government is forwarding any expressions of interest in taking over SR Technics’ Dublin operation directly to the aircraft maintenance firm — despite any successful bidder being a likely competitor to the Swiss company.

More than 1,100 workers are expected to lose their jobs at the Dublin Airport base by the end of the month.

A further 200 staff will be retained until someone is found to take over a recently signed 10-year Aer Lingus maintenance contract.