Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

There have been huge queues in Dublin Airport in recent days, resulting in people missing flights. These queues are being caused by a lack of staff to carry out security checks. The Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, is advertising for more security staff. The advertisement for these roles makes it clear that staff must be available to work 40 hours a week across a 24-7 roster. Employees must be available to work at weekends, on bank holidays, at night-time and early in the morning. However, the DAA is only guaranteeing 20 hours of work a week and pay of just €283 a week. The DAA is clearly engaging in a race to the bottom and driving down working conditions. This is directly impacting on passengers using the airport. Does the Taoiseach stand over these exploitative terms and conditions for full-time workers in an Irish semi-State company?

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