Cabinet holding out for stronger IAG bid

There is agreement at senior Government level that a stronger bid for Aer Lingus can be sold to workers and TDs on the ground if better terms and guarantees are offered by aviation giant IAG. 

However, senior Coalition sources last night insisted the Government would not be “bounced” into selling its 25% stake in the airline.

The position comes after the Coalition yesterday rejected the tentative offer by International Airlines Group, citing concerns about jobs and guarantees on slots.