Lorraine Clifford Lee (Fianna Fail)
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I thank Mr. Bergin for coming here today and addressing us. From talking to staff members working at Oberstown it appears to me that morale among them is very low and this is rooted in staff discontent with Mr. Bergin's leadership style. Is Mr. Bergin aware of these concerns about his management style and those of other senior managers? I have spoken to staff who have little faith in Mr. Bergin's leadership of Oberstown and the concerns they have expressed to me include a breakdown of trust between senior management and staff, a complete absence of communication with staff and a dictatorial style of management which does not seek to engage staff, particularly on the part of Mr. Bergin, and a general lack of respect for staff. I have been informed that up to 100 staff members, including union and non-union members and all staff grades, including middle managers, held a meeting in Balbriggan last Wednesday evening. At this meeting a motion that staff had no confidence in Mr. Bergin was passed by an overwhelming majority of attendees. Is Mr. Bergin aware of this meeting and its outcome, and what is his reaction to that?