Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2010
82 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the action he is taking to assist the redundant workers (details supplied) who have appealed to him in recent contacts for assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26085/10]
View answerThe specific issue raised concerning the training of workers and apprentices now falls within the remit of my colleague, An Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Ms Mary Coughlan, TD, who also now has responsibility for FAS.
In regard to job creation at Dublin airport and related services, last September, the establishment of Dublin Aerospace Ltd, a new aviation maintenance provider supported by Government through Enterprise Ireland, was announced. The company commenced operations with 70 initial employees recruited, with the number 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.
Aer Lingus have decided to undertake line maintenance operations previously contracted to SRT. A number of employees have transferred from SRT to the new line maintenance operation at Aer lingus.
On 3rd June, I announced that the aircraft maintenance firm, Eirtech Aviation, is to create 71 jobs in Dublin Airport over the next three years. The project is supported by Enterprise Ireland. Eirtech Aviation will provide aircraft refurbishment, painting and engineering to commercial airlines, as well as private and business class aircraft operators and aircraft leasing companies.
The Government, through IDA Ireland, are committed to continued marketing of Ireland as a location for companies interested in establishing aircraft maintenance and aviation engineering businesses, while Enterprise Ireland have and will continue to support indigenous companies.
