There's been a mixed response to news of the IAG deal.

The government this evening agreed to sell its stake in Aer Lingus to IAG for €335 million.

The IMPACT trade union said it was "bad for jobs" and for Aer Lingus workers.

The union's national secretary Matt Staunton doesn't believe the company's assurances on jobs:

Sinn Fein said that commitments on the Heathrow slots would be no use to Ireland in the future.

Clare Labour TD Michael McNamara said he needed significant additional information before he could support the cabinet's decision.

However, Aer Lingus Chairman Colm Barrington described it as a compelling transaction for shareholders, employees, customers and Ireland.

While Tourism Ireland said it was a major boost for tourism from North America.

And Mary Rose Burke of IBEC says that IAG's plan to increase the number of routes will be good for Irish business.