Cabinet gives Aer Lingus takeover the nod

The €1.3 billion takeover of Aer Lingus by Willie Walsh’s IAG is set to receive the cabinet’s approval this week.

It’s understood that the finishing touches on the long-awaited takeover of the airline have been hammered out in recent days and the government will announce it is now backing the deal on Tuesday.

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