Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In the first instance, I will say that the most immediate focus with regard to this matter at the DAA has been on reducing the inconvenience caused by long queueing for the public at large. The DAA has recruited more than 100 staff and is actively recruiting more. It is responsible for staffing and recruitment and for the terms and conditions of employment of staff. The Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, has been holding daily briefings with the CEO, Mr. Dalton Philips, and other senior DAA staff. The immediate situation has improved and recruitment efforts are being redoubled. In terms of pay and conditions, again, the DAA is obviously responsible in that regard. It makes sense, however, to make sure that good-quality employment and conditions are provided in order to ensure continuity and the retention of a good number of staff. However, there may also be other issues there that have given rise to this situation.

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