The head of SIPTU is making no apologies to passengers over threatened strike action at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports next week.

The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has warned that staggered 2-hour work stoppages scheduled for Monday could lead to the effective closure of the 3 facilities.

Notice of industrial action was served as part of an on-going row over pensions.

It is thought that the trade union could be sued by Aer Lingus for at least €2 million per day in potential losses if the planned action goes ahead.

In a letter sent to the union yesterday the airline maintained that the row with the union over pensions did not constitute a trade dispute.

Management at the DAA went to the High Court yesterday to try and halt the move.

The case is due to be heard on Friday.

SIPTU President is Jack O’Connor.

He told Breakfast here on Newstalk he is not concerned about the reaction of people if the stoppages go ahead.

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