Transport Minister refusing to intervene in row between air traffic controllers and management

The standoff could disrupt Irish airspace and a number of unauthorised work stoppages in recent months have already caused temporary shutdowns at Irish airports

Unauthorised work stoppages by a number of air traffic controllers led to temporary shutdowns at Shannon and Cork airports in July. Picture: IAA

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan is refusing to intervene in an escalating row between Irish air traffic controllers and their management which threatens to disrupt Irish airspace.

A group of controllers has written to Mr Ryan and other elected representatives to highlight concerns over alleged poor treatment of staff by Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) management and lack of adequate cover caused by roster changes.