Oneworld22, I do not find your argument convincing nor do I find your condescending tone helpful.
Are you suggesting that having 1. put in place a lower cost base in Belfast 2. disregarded all previous agreements that don't fit with the new business model and with the ability to operate these aircraft out of Dublin (thereby creating a surplus) that DM will now say " thats it, thats as far as I wanted to go, sure I was only seeing if it would work."
I do understand that you have been playing devils advocate however it is time to either provide a plausible alternative scenario / course of action or accept what 480 dedicated professionals (not fools,head bangers or peacocks) have come to realize-this is a union busting exercise.