dick n cider&dirty pierre two great posts im not ATC (mere ppl holder) and have found no matter were i fly be it ireland or the USA the controllers have been very accomadating.
the problem in Ireland with big companies is there using the downturn to beat there employees t&c's down while the mgrs get bonus&perks for doing this.
our govt have pitted public service against private sector in a hope of divide and conquer