The Tánaiste is under pressure from Labour TDs to block the sale of Aer Lingus.
Party backbenchers are reported to be holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the 1-point-4 billion euro takeover offer from IAG.
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A number of them, including Clare TD Michael McNamara, have already voiced their concerns.
Meanwhile, local businesses say they too are worried about the impact in this region of any Aer Lingus sale.
Executive Director with Shannon-based Element Six Ken Sullivan said further investment into the MidWest will be undermined by any threat to Shannon-Heathrow slots.
IBEC Mid-West, meanwhile, fears any loss of services to one of Europe's largest airports could have a significant effect on exporters in Clare.
