A deal will either be struck between the government and IAG on its bid to buy Aer Lingus in the next two weeks - or not at all.
It's understood the airline group has substantially addressed concerns raised over the potential 1.4 billion euro sale of the government's 25 percent stake.
IAG representatives will meet with the Government's steering group today as the sides continue to tackle outstanding issues.
Business Reporter Vincent Wall says it seems most of the issues that originally separated the sides have been dealt with:
