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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...it. Mr. Hennessy gave his view on the Army but there may be a role for it to play. Dublin Airport is vital infrastructure. It is not just about the DAA as a commercial entity. It is about Ireland Inc. and Dublin Airport is the gateway to the country. Shannon and Cork are also gateways but Dublin is the global gateway. It is extremely important that the airport be fit for purpose. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...review gets under way, I hope he will engage with us as a committee so that we can assist in ensuring we have an overall national aviation strategy that drives passenger numbers up exponentially for Ireland Inc., benefiting the airports at Shannon, Cork, Kerry and Knock. I thank Mr. Henry for attending today's meeting and engaging with members. We will now write to the Minister, Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Oct 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Would Mr. Burke like to make any concluding comments? He gave an overview earlier. Will he give us what he has about the impact on Ireland Inc? Would he or his colleagues like to make any concluding comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...new aviation strategy is something we will very much be taking up with the Government and the Minister. We will have Mr. Ó Céidigh back in before us on that matter again. I wish Mr. Ó Céidigh well. This is a key appointment for Shannon, for the entire western seaboard and for Ireland Inc. overall. Collectively as a committee we look forward to working with Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group: Discussion with Science Foundation Ireland (5 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: ..., of which Professor Ferguson is chair. This is related to the resumption of our aviation hearings, which we believe are critical in terms of the reopening not only of the aviation sector but also Ireland Inc., tourism and business. On behalf of the committee, I reiterate our welcome to Professor Mark Ferguson, director general of Science Foundation Ireland, chief scientific adviser to...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...modern multinationals. Second, I want entrepreneurs to come to Ireland. We are seeing it in the university sector. The key point is that it is about finding practical measures that will benefit Ireland Inc, provide extra jobs and bring in additional taxes. The issue Senator Higgins is talking about should be seen in the round, not specifically in terms of the impact in one area.

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...on. I know that in referring to the M20 project I am slightly off topic in this debate, but what is its current status? It is a hugely important project. If we are to have proper competition in Ireland inc., there must be synergies in providing direct links to Cork, Limerick and Galway as counterpoints to Dublin. Dublin, with its huge population, is in the east and there must be a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: .... It is significant, with the advent of Brexit, that we will have this European hub connectivity in place in time for whatever happens with Brexit. It will benefit not only the area in Shannon but Ireland Inc. Shannon Airport is an international airport that happens to be based in the mid-west region; it is not necessarily a mid-west airport. It is an international airport for Ireland...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...of companies. While Shannon Airport has only 4% in terms of inward passengers, the Shannon, mid-west and western region has an exponential number of multinational companies, well above the norm for Ireland Inc. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate in the House with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, on aviation policy in Ireland. We cannot allow a situation in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Brexit Preparedness and Related Matters: Revenue Commissioners (24 Jan 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...Revenue Commissioners get an opportunity to see what the implications would be for the Republic of Ireland of a hard Brexit, a no-deal Brexit or a soft Brexit? What would be the implications for Ireland Inc. in terms of tax revenues or the overall perspective?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (6 Dec 2018)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...through Shannon and onwards through Heathrow. That would not be facilitated any longer under code sharing. I hope the Minister will consider this matter in the spirit it is raised. This is about Ireland Inc., Shannon Airport and the Limerick, mid-west and western regions.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2018)

Kieran O'Donnell: .... It is about balanced regional development. I spoke last week about having a debate on aviation policy. We are a small country. We must have interconnection. It is not just about the regions but about Ireland Inc. The Limerick to Cork motorway is a vital piece of that infrastructure. I will put it in context. We want the Ryder Cup to come to Adare Manor in 2026. We should be...

Seanad: Mid-term Capital Review and Public Service Pay Commission Report: Statements (30 May 2017)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...as a project and comes back into the capital plan, will we allow consultants to begin designing and allow this project to progress? It will make such a difference to Limerick, the mid-west, Cork, Galway and Ireland Inc. I feel passionately about this. I want to see it in the capital plan and funded and built as quickly as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Improving Investment Opportunities in the Wider Economy: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...how important the M20 is for the region as it will be the catalyst for the area. Limerick and the western seaboard will not compete with Dublin but Dublin will bring back sustainable growth in Ireland Inc. The interaction with the Government is ongoing on a range of capital proposals as part of the mid-term capital review. Is that correct?

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, has said that the PSO model will be looked at again. I wish the talks well. It is extremely important for the sake of the workers, their families, Bus Éireann and Ireland Inc. in terms of public transport system that there is a speedy resolution which is to everyone's satisfaction, especially for the workers and their families about whom...

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Nexus Phase (8 Jul 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: I'm talking about a short-term project in terms of the level of exposure the Europeans saw in terms of Ireland Inc as a small country to the banking sector.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Sale of Aer Lingus: (Resumed) Aer Lingus and Stobart Air (17 Feb 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...that under competition rules, the likelihood is that Aer Lingus will be required to sell some of the slots it already has on the Dublin to Heathrow route. That would result in a loss of the slots to Ireland Inc.

Topical Issue Debate: Airport Landing Slots (20 Jan 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: ..., BA, which is involved in IAG, International Airlines Group. The State must use its 25.1% stake to ensure connectivity is retained for the region. It is not just about the sale proceeds. It is about Ireland Inc. We are an island nation that needs connectivity. Thousands of jobs along the western seaboard and Limerick are reliant on foreign direct investment and connectivity to...

Topical Issue Debate: Airport Landing Slots (20 Jan 2015)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...what direction has the Minister and Government given to NewERA in terms of its assessment of any proposal, particularly in the context of protecting the strategic interests of the Heathrow slots for Ireland Inc.? We are an island nation. We must have connectivity. The key focus in Article 10 of the Articles of Association is protection of the Heathrow slots. As a representative for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Fiscal Assessment Report - November 2014: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...is going down, but people are still under enormous pressure. There has to be some easing of the burden on ordinary people. I would like Professor McHale to comment on the social dimension. Ireland Inc. is not like a normal company. We have a social dimension to our remit. What are considered to be the risks to the Irish economy in the next 12 months in terms of meeting the 3% target?...