The CEO of Aer Lingus has issued an apology to the airline's staff over reports that workers had stolen or damaged millions of euro worth of passenger, staff and company goods. The Sunday Independent had reported that increased surveillance is being carried out on Aer Lingus staff after allegations that millions of euro worth of goods had been damaged or stolen from passengers and airline employees. Aer Lingus CEO Stephen KavanaghCEO Stephen Kavanagh today apologised for the hurt and upset caused by the article acknowledging the workers "had been subject to hurtful and demeaning comments over the course of the last week". Mr Kavanagh said Aer Lingus was not the source for the article, which he claimed was misleading, and added the airline was committed to maintaining the highest workplace standards. “We welcome and accept management’s apology on behalf of the Aer Lingus staff we represent, and we welcome the company’s decision to donate €25,000 to Focus Ireland and Pieta House – organisations whose work Fórsa respects and supports – on behalf of staff,” she said.

Source: Irish Examiner December 07, 2018 13:00 UTC