Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 28 October 2020

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed)

Mr. Ivan Bassato:

The level of capital investment required was limited. We had been planning with the authorities from early July until there was a mandatory requirement by the Government. With the authorities, we did some planning and prepared different scenarios for the evolution of the pandemic. When the order was introduced, it took four days. The level of capital expenditure was low because we began in an area that was available in the arrival hall, on the ground floor of the terminal. We dedicated about 1,000 sq. m to the operation. Of course, social distancing was required in the area.

The level of capital expenditure for the testing machinery and kits is not known accurately but I would say it is also low because the rapid antigen technology does not require a big investment.

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