Brendan Howlin
Ceist:36 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the position regarding the transfer of staff from Bord Fáilte to the new cross-Border body, Tourism Ireland Limited, the number of Irish-based and foreign-based staff who have transferred to date; if agreement has been reached regarding terms and working conditions for the staff who are transferring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8038/02]