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Aer Lingus pilot’s High Court action signals simmering industrial tensions ahead of summer schedule
An Aer Lingus captain has taken High Court action over a contested redeployment, reopening labour-relations tensions that last year triggered cabin-crew strikes and flight cancellations. While the airline says schedules remain unaffected, mobility managers are advised to watch for knock-on effects as the busy summer travel period approaches.
Minister McEntee convenes Government Trade Forum, flags mobility implications of Gulf conflict and new EU-Australia trade deal
At a 22 April session of the Government Trade Forum, Minister Helen McEntee warned that Middle-East tensions and shifting tariff landscapes could disrupt Irish business travel and supply chains. The Forum also welcomed the new EU–Australia FTA, which is set to liberalise visa-free travel for short-term assignments. Companies should prepare for route and cost volatility in the second half of 2026.