I don't like the idea of Aer Lingus handing over that amount of money but the alternative would have potentially much worse consequences for the airline.
Sounds like blackmail to me.
...and the unions remain quiet so the only fuss is coming from Ryanair. Are we surprised? No.
Of course the unions remain quiet. They appear to have got away with murder, oops, blackmail and can't believe their luck. You must also remember who is on the EI Board!! Are we surprised? No. The only shareholder who has the courage to speak out against it, as far as we know, is FR.