Discussions facilitated by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to explore the potential of profit share at Aer Lingus ended last week without agreement.

The group of unions at the airline, including Fórsa and Siptu, met at the WRC on 17th July with Aer Lingus management.

The facilitated discussions were to explore the potential of profit share, and its effects on pay determination, as per the terms of last year’s Labour Court recommendation.

Last year’s Labour Court recommendation said the parties should engage in ‘without prejudice’ discussions on the potential for introducing profit-sharing arrangements.

Fórsa official Ashley Connolly said both parties are to convene separately to consider the outcome of the discussions.