Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 354: To ask the Minister for Transport the contents of the heads of agreement and the letters of comfort issued to Aer Lingus staff involved in the transfer to TEAM Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25034/06]

Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 355: To ask the Minister for Transport the letters which were issued to former Aer Lingus employees in connection with the transfer to TEAM Aer Lingus and subsequent sale to FLS with regard to their terms of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25035/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 354 and 355 together.

The arrangements agreed between Aer Lingus and those workers who were transferred to TEAM Aer Lingus were 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.

The Minister for Public Enterprise and the Minister for Finance approved the sale of Team Aer Lingus and the terms finally agreed. However, no letters of comfort were issued by the Minister in this context.