Aer Lingus cost-cutting plans 'not related to job cuts'

Aer Lingus chief executive Stephen Kavanagh has said that the vast majority of savings identified in the confidential NYRAS report relate to contract and procurement efficiencies.

His comments come as TDs prepare for a second day of debate on the proposed deal to sell the Government's stake in Aer Lingus to IAG - before a Dáil vote later.