Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The board reported to the board of the Dublin Airport Authority, which fully supports and endorses the decision. The Deputy is correct that the staff in these hotels are excellent. I hope the interests of staff are protected in the negotiations and the sale. There are top quality staff in these hotels who are forever moving to greater things. The problem in the Deputy's constituency is trying to keep the good staff, whom I know so well, because they all move on to other groups. To their credit, they move to jobs in hotels in this and other cities with far better pay and conditions. Like the Deputy, I am always proud and satisfied with the service they provide.

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