Rugby and St Patrick’s likely targets for Aer Lingus strikes

The Six Nations rugby tournament and people returning to Ireland for St Patrick’s Day are likely to be targeted in strikes at Aer Lingus.

Ground crew at the airline, as well as staff at the Dublin Airport Authority, are to be balloted over the next two weeks for “very significant industrial episodes at Ireland’s international airports”, according to their union, Siptu.

It is also likely Aer Lingus cabin crew members will be balloted for action by their union Impact.