Written answers

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Company Closures

10:00 pm

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date in the various projects designed to retrieve employment opportunities in the wake of the closure of a company (details supplied) in Dublin Airport; if she or any agencies under the aegis of her Department are tracking the number of apprentices who could be supported in the emerging work programmes; the number involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41758/09]

Photo of Mary CoughlanMary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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On September 2nd 2009, I announced the establishment of Dublin Aerospace Ltd, a new aviation maintenance provider supported by Government through Enterprise Ireland. Dublin Aerospace aims to establish a best-in-class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Dublin Airport, servicing APUs, Landing Gear, Base Maintenance and Training. The company has commenced operations with 32 initial employees recruited. This number is anticipated to grow to 226 jobs. The Garage business unit of SR Technics has been taken over by the M50 Truck and Van Centre who were successful in securing the airside vehicle maintenance contract from SR Technics. SR Technics will continue to operate the Line Maintenance contract for Aer Lingus until a suitable acceptable operator is agreed between both companies.

A total of 54 apprentice aircraft mechanics and 6 apprentice mechanical automation and maintenance fitters were made redundant by S.R. Technics in April this year. At the time 26 apprentice mechanics were at Phase 5 of their apprenticeship and are scheduled to do Phase 6 off-the-job training in the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) from 22 February until 11 June 2010. There were 27 apprentice mechanics at Phase 3 and they have since completed a special Phase 4 off-the-job training programme in DIT on 4 September 2009 last. This group will also be provided with Phase 6 training in February 2011. Of the 6 apprentice fitters who were at Phase 5, 2 are currently required to re-sit outstanding examinations before they can progress, 3 are scheduled to commence Phase 4 off-the-job training in January 2010 and 1 is currently completing Phase 4 off-the-job training. All apprentices will be required to complete on-the-job training with a FÁS approved employer, and my Department and FÁS are working to ensure appropriate training opportunities for all redundant apprentices.

Photo of Fergus O'DowdFergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the training or assistance which will be offered to former employees of a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41770/09]

Photo of Mary CoughlanMary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Relevant State agencies such as FÁS and Enterprise Ireland have made, and continue to make, the full range of their employment, training, guidance and advisory services available to workers made redundant at S.R. Technics to date. In addition, last month my Department submitted a provisional application to the European Commission seeking co-financing support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). The application relates to the provision of a personalised package of training, educational and entrepreneurial supports to workers made redundant at SR Technics.

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