The Transport Committee is holding a special meeting this afternoon to discuss the impact of a potential sale of Aer Lingus. A wide range of voices will be heard, including representatives from:

• The Irish Airline Pilots Association
• The Central Representatives Council of union groups within Aer Lingus
• Dublin Chamber of Commerce
• Cork Chamber of Commerce
• Shannon Chamber of Commerce
• Shannon Group PLC
• Limerick Chamber of Commerce
• IDA Ireland
• SIPTU

Chairman, John O’Mahoney TD, said the meeting will offer a chance “to discuss the implications of any possible sale of the government’s stake in the airline in more detail as well as the impact of any sale for the taxpayer.

“Committee members will want to address concerns about possible job losses and routes being negatively impacted. We will be keen to establish what the main concerns are for those interested parties appearing before the Committee.”

TDs have expressed serious concerns over the potential sale.

The Tánaiste, Joan Burton, is reported to have told the weekly meeting of the Labour party last night that she is still to be convinced of whether the State should hand over its 25% stake in the airline, in exchange for an estimated €340 million.

Read more on the current situation regarding the sale here

You can watch the live feed of the meeting via the player below