Air traffic controllers have agreed to defer any escalation of their industrial action pending talks at the Labour Court.
Following a two-hour meeting in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, IMPACT Assistant General Secretary Michael Landers said controllers were accepting talks without preconditions.
Yesterday a four-hour strike by controllers disrupted flights for up to 20,000 passengers following the suspension of 14 controllers for failing to co-operate with new technology.
Controllers have called for the reinstatement of the suspended workers and they are hoping the IAA will 'do the reasonable thing' and put these workers back on the pay roll but confirmed they will attend the talks even if the suspensions remain in place.
Speaking earlier on Morning Ireland, Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey called on both sides to see sense.
Mr Dempsey said the only sensible option was for the IAA and IMPACT to 'take a step back' from their row over new technology and resume discussions.
Tourism industry worried
The tourism industry has expressed concern about the ongoing uncertainty surrounding air services in and out of the country.
Dublin Tourism Chief Executive Frank Magee said the dispute had the potential to have a very negative effect on tourism.
He said figures to the end of November showed visitors to Ireland were down 12%.
'This dispute is the last thing the tourism industry needs.'
John Whelan of the Irish Exporters Association said airport work stoppages could only have a damaging effect on freight and cargo exports.
He said high value goods - and particular pharmaceuticals - with temperature controlled and time sensitive products were most at risk.
