Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Embleton and Mr. Moriarty for attending and for engaging with the committee. Aviation is critical for Ireland. We wish to support the aviation industry. We want Aer Lingus to support regional connectivity out of Shannon and Cork Airports, as well as Dublin Airport. We will write to ensure the data gets to Europe and the US as quickly as possible to restore connectivity. We will follow up on the fact that Ms Embleton stated it is willing to come on board for a pilot antigen testing programme. We want to see aviation up and running as quickly as possible by 19 July 2021. This important for business, tourism, and for Ireland as an island nation. We thank, and look forward to further engagement with, Ms Embleton and Mr. Moriarty.

The joint committee will meet in private session at 4 p.m. today.