Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed)

Photo of Timmy DooleyTimmy Dooley (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is good. I just want to ask two final questions before I run out of time. The first relates to connectivity from Shannon to either Schipol or Frankfurt. If there is a continuation of that route incentive funding or intervention by the State, is that something Aer Lingus would consider? Would it be possible to make a business case for such connectivity, with the appropriate support from the State?

My final question relates to sustainability. Mr. Moriarty said that the airline has had early discussions with the Department on sustainable fuel and I am sure he is familiar with the ESB's plans to develop a hydrogen facility in Moneypoint. Hydrogen is a significant core fuel in the context of the development of sustainable aviation fuel. A lot of work is being done in Trinity College, the University of Limerick, UL, and in the Technological University of the Shannon, TUS, in Limerick. There is a focused community working on this at both academic and airport level. Has Aer Lingus had any involvement in that or would it consider getting involved?

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