Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the workers who are still employed in Dublin Airport by a company (details supplied); the outcome of the negotiations on the expressions of interest in the line maintenance section of the company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25820/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I have kept in close touch with the developing situation at SR Technics Ireland, with a view to maximising employment opportunities at the plant. Following a series of contacts with both the company and Government interests in the United Arab Emirates, I am pleased to record that on 4 June, SR Technics indicated it had agreed in principle to sell the bulk of its aircraft maintenance operations at Dublin Airport to Dublin Aerospace Limited, an Irish company. I am hopeful that this company's proposal will result in the recommencement of an MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) business at Dublin Airport. The full support of the State development agencies has been made available to all interested parties including Dublin Aerospace Limited with a view to providing every possible assistance. SR Technics has a ten year contract agreement in place with Aer Lingus to provide Line Maintenance and other maintenance functions at Dublin Airport.

Negotiations are ongoing between the companies on how these services will be provided to Aer Lingus, following the closure of SR Technics Ireland. These negotiations have not yet concluded.