Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)

Morale is very low among Aviva staff who have been left in a financial and economic limbo. UNITE, the trade union, contacted Aviva management over a week ago but still has had no return contact. Employees are still awaiting the publication of the company's review. Will the Minister agree it is important management consults fully with the employees as soon as possible to let them know what will happen to the company's Irish operations?

It is important to be proactive in this matter. There is no point shutting the gate after the horse has bolted. Has the Minister considered working with Aviva to address other costs which negatively affect the company such as upward only rents and rates? The Aviva Stadium is paid for by the Irish end of the company's operation when it is creating marketing benefits for Aviva Europe. Can Aviva Europe take on some of the stadium's costs?

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