Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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Dr. Holohan is not telling us what has been NPHET's advice to Government. He is giving us broad strokes. What was the specific advice? NPHET's role is to advise the Government. We are here, as a committee, because the aviation sector is in severe trouble. People wish to fly home for Christmas and we want to include controls to facilitate that. What is NPHET's advice? Dr. Holohan is saying it is a moveable feast.