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Judgment on Wednesday in DAA/Ryanair action aimed at halting strike

Summary

The High Court will decide on applications by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and Ryanair to stop a planned four‑hour strike by Siptu members at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports on 14 March. The strike, scheduled from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., is linked to a dispute over pension cuts in the Aer Lingus and DAA superannuation scheme. The DAA and Ryanair argue the action is illegal and would cause major disruption, seeking injunctions to prevent it. Siptu, represented by Richard Kean SC, maintains the stoppage is a legitimate trade dispute over pension rights and rejects claims that the ballot was flawed. The judge, Mr Justice Paul Gilligan, has reserved his decision and will rule on Wednesday afternoon. The case reflects ongoing tensions over the €780 million deficit in the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judgment on Wednesday in DAA/Ryanair action aimed at halting strike. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• Friday 14th March Hearing Or Sentence
• March 14th Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-03-11 Publication

Why: Yesterday at the High Court Mark Connaughton SC for the DAA said it was his client's case the proposed strike was illegal because it did not arise out of a valid trade dispute. CNI source report

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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Read the original CNI report