Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

On the training of the security staff, I acknowledge the great strides made at all levels this summer compared with where we were earlier in the season. The security workers are being lauded by people going through the airport for the great work they are doing. Turning to the training provided for new workers coming in, some of them went on the job with a couple of weeks of training. I understand they need to do a few more weeks of training to get accredited. There are also incumbent workers who need to have their accreditations extended. What is the plan for those cohorts of security workers?

I also understand that a collection of bags is being held in the terminal buildings. The environment in that room and its surroundings is not great due to perishable items in these bags, and other stuff, to be honest. I would like a comment on this aspect. Whose bags are these? Are they the responsibility of Swissport, SHP, Aer Lingus, Ryanair or all these companies together?