There are warnings that a planned strike at Shannon, Cork and Dublin Airports and at Aer Lingus could damage Ireland's reputation.
SIPTU members are to stage a 4 hour work stoppage on the Friday of the St. Patrick's weekend.
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The union has accused management of failing to engage in meaningful talks or to put forward reasonable proposals to resolve the row over a pensions deficit.
Clare Fianna Fáil TD, his party's Tourism Spokesperson, Timmy Dooley says a strike could have lasting repercussions on Ireland as a tourist destination.
