Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

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 an acting chief executive. Terms and conditions have not been approved yet and the Dublin Airport authority will be required to conduct an open competition. I will convey the strong feelings of the House for absolute fairness and justice to the company. I agree with the spirit of what has been said.