@840 While all those were factors, the very mention of Greenfield not being enough was where i thought the issue would be but didnt have time this morning to write a full post. Unions already asking questions. More cuts could possibly lead to more action and thats not good news.
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The other thing that stands out is the state of the Irish economy which accounts for a huge portion of EI's business. Can anyone see that improving hugely in that short term(or even medium term)?