Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 72: To ask the Minister for Transport the liability the Government will assume in the event of the sale of Aer Lingus to the workers transferred from Aer Lingus to Team Aer Lingus; the status of the guarantees and assurances given to the workers by the Government at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21852/06]

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in the event of the part privatisation of Aer Lingus, the commitment by Government to employees seconded to FLS and then Team Aer Lingus will be carried by both the State and those purchasing the balance; if so, the estimated liability for the earnings and pension shortfall; the way in which it is intended to enforce the workers rights in view of the fact that the Governments share is intended to be a minority shareholding; if Government advisors have addressed this issue in the context of the potential sale of a portion of the company; if so, the advice in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20551/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 161 together.

The arrangements agreed between Aer Lingus and those workers who were transferred to TEAM Aer Lingus was a matter for the company. I understand from the company that those workers who opted to move to the new owner (FLS) waived all their rights in this regard at the time of the sale and those who did not returned to the employment of Aer Lingus and, therefore, have all of the protections afforded to the employees of Aer Lingus.