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Wed 05 May 2004Decision on legislation for Aer Rianta break-up delayedThe Government has deferred a decision on legislation to break up Aer Rianta for at least a week amid growing union pressure to have the Minister for Transport's plans postponed or abandoned. Mark Brennock, Chief Political Correspondent reportsWhile Mr Brennan had booked time in the Seanad next week to push the Bill through all stages, this plan was scrapped after the Cabinet decided yesterday morning not to make a quick decision. The postponement follows receipt of a letter on Monday from the general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Mr David Begg.