Ms Jacqui McCrum:

I will work through the questions as best as I can. I might then hand over to my colleagues.

In terms of the issue we have been discussing this evening, we have a comprehensive risk register. Risks are anticipated but, fortunately, as I said, many of them do not crystallise. This particular risk did crystallise during 2024 when it was anticipated that Weston Airport was coming in and that, potentially, because of the shortage, qualified staff would be sought. It was anticipated that there might be an option to poach our highly trained and skilled personnel. The issue was brought to senior management level and we addressed it. We continued to provide a 24-7 service all the way through until 2 June. As to when the issue materialised in terms of our knowing people were going for jobs and being offered jobs, that was in May, which is when the Tánaiste was informed, as he stated in the Dáil.

The Senator said tech pay 6 is not available to officers.