Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

This matter is dealt with in the legislation and is not necessarily an issue to be dealt with by me. I hope they will try to create new business. As I outlined already, staff cannot be transferred. They can continue to work in the airports but cannot legally be transferred until April 2005.

They should first take urgent and vigorous steps to create new business. I am certain the three boards will be able to agree on what needs to be done. It is in their interests to do so. Dealing with that issue would be at the top of my list.