The Department of Transport has denied that a deal on the breakup of Aer Rianta has been completed.
A Department spokesperson said that the continuing talks on the issue remain difficult. He also disputed reports from some sources that two pieces of legislation - one now and one in a year's time - would be involved in the establishment of the three separate airport companies at Dublin, Cork and Shannon.
He said the State Airports Bill, due to be published over the next few days, would be the only legislation involving Aer Rianta because any further enactment would be by ministerial order. He also said that a final decision on a second Dublin terminal had not been made and that discussions are ongoing.
Meanwhile, talks on the key pay issues resumed today and are continuing tonight.
