Ryanair tells union to call off strike

The chances of Wednesday’s 24-hour strike by Ryanair pilots being called off narrowed significantly last night after the company said it would not be in a position to meet unions until that day.

The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association, part of Impact trade union, had insisted on a meeting before calling off the strike by its pilot members in Ryanair in order to “clarify issues and make progress”.

However, Ryanair said in a statement: “The Impact union promised to call off the strike if Ryanair conceded recognition. They’ve gotten our offer of recognition in writing and we’re happy to meet them next week, which itself is the first act in recognising Ialpa.