Been Here Before?
Well if it is such a good idea why didn't NATS join Eurocontrol years ago?......funny how all these super plans apply to OTHERS but there is always a compelling reason why the good old Brits opt out of the actual realisation of the dream......bit like our attitude to Europe in general......great idea/don't want to actually join but we want to be in charge of everything.
What could be the real reason......ah!....of course.....much cheaper to employ Irish controllers to manage UK airspace under delegation, with the added benefit of addressing the chronic NATS staff shortage of operational controllers.....and there will be lots more non-operatonal jobs for the boys and girls.
A warning for Irish colleagues.....I've worked with you for years and you have top respect....watch out for these "new broom" used-car-salesman types......they're out for the quick buck and then they're off....guess who'll be left to pick up the pieces?
As God is my witness I wish I could trust them......but we've been lied to again and again by successive administrations.......don't get tarred with the same brush.