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Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Senator Ross asked me about the possibility of a second terminal at Dublin Airport. I have made it clear that I believe a second terminal is needed and that it should be an independent terminal. The Government is examining this matter at the moment and in the near future we will be able to make a final decision about it. The Senator asked me about the position of Aer Rianta on this matter. I...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Yes.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I do not really want to get into this debate today, but the Senator has asked some straight questions. The Government is considering issues to do with the integration of the airport, where a terminal might be in terms of the master plan for the airport and residual freehold ownership issues. For example, the airport could have some type of emergency in which residual ownership is an issue, or...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I will clarify this for the Deputy. It is envisaged that the Irish Aviation Authority will continue to provide terminal services at the three State airports in the future. However, should any of the airport authorities decide to secure those services from an alternative source, the airport authority concerned must secure the consent of the Irish Aviation Authority. It will not be a...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The IAA must ensure that.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Section 9(5) provides that "the memorandum and articles of association of Aer Rianta may be amended in such manner as may for the purpose of the restructuring be determined by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Finance". This is an enabling provision in the event that any amendment is required to Aer Rianta's memoranda and articles to take account of the restructuring. After...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I confirm there will be consultation.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I sympathise with what the Senator is trying to achieve here. However, this is happening. Appointments for Shannon and Dublin have already been made and the Senator can see the quality of the persons appointed. Appointments will be made for Cork shortly and we will have similar quality persons there. The amendment seeks that we consult local development associations and chambers of commerce....

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: These are legitimate concerns. Through this legislation, the Government and I have no intention of interfering with the careers of the fine chief executives and directors at Cork, Shannon or Dublin Airports. There are a number of protections in the Bill which ensure this. Section 9(11) states: Prior to their respective appointed days, a Chief Executive may be appointed to Cork Airport...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The directors at Cork and Shannon Airports are direct employees in the sense of being directors rather than chief executives. Boards will have to have the freedom to appoint chief executives. I am taking on board what has been said by Senators and I will make it clear to the boards concerned that they must deal with these issues justly and fairly. The position at Dublin Airport is technically...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Amendment No. 33 would amend section 10(1) to specify the authorised share capital after the appointed day. This amendment is not in line with the approach of the Bill generally. Sections 6 and 10 are inter-linked. Section 6(2) and (3) provide that, after the passing of the Act, the Minister shall, following consultation with the Minister for Finance, form two public limited companies, namely...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: No.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: No, and I have no proposals in that regard.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The general approach to staffing issues in section 12 is to provide for the standard enabling powers regarding the appointment of staff including some minor powers to hire staff to be given to Cork and Shannon before the appointed days, combined with a range of specific provisions covering the transfer of staff to Cork and Shannon after the appointed days, and the future terms and conditions...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: That is a very detailed question, the response to which I must check carefully. Anybody who works for Aer Rianta remains there with the newly named Dublin authority until the changeover date, 30 April 2005, at the earliest. Then, subject to all the checks and balances built in, including the agreement of the Oireachtas, staff would transfer. There will be no staff transfers before 30 April...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: There is a significant difference between temporary, seasonal and permanent staff and that distinction will remain. Temporary staff will not be covered.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Subject to checking, if they are taken on in a permanent capacity, they will transfer to the authority of the airport to which they are assigned. That must be negotiated. If one is taken on in Shannon Airport tomorrow as permanent staff under all the normal trade union consultative arrangements, I assume one is then a member of the staff at that airport and whatever the legislation says about...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I am trying to give the Senator clarity on this matter. Aer Rianta personnel who remain in Dublin or transfer to Cork and Shannon are covered under section 12(9) and section 12(12) which reassure them their terms and conditions will not be lessened. I am informed that personnel of Cork, Shannon and Dublin authorities who are recruited directly will not be covered under section 12(9) and...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I thank the Senators for moving this amendment. Senator Daly raised the matter on Second Stage yesterday and has pressed the point with me on many occasions. I considered the issue overnight and I understand that a representative of a small group of Aer Rianta pensioners who transferred to the company from the Civil Service in the early 1970s wrote to the Secretary General of the Department...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I will return to the issue and contact both Senators on the matter.