Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

On the extension of the outdoor dining supports to the health sector, I will ask the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, what is possible.

I congratulate the Drogheda Educate Together school and am glad to hear the construction of the school building has been agreed. I have heard the concerns expressed about the timelines and will share that information with the Minister, Deputy Foley.

I met the Aer Lingus CEO yesterday, as well as representatives from Shannon Airport. Can I give some reassurance to people in the Shannon region? They need it at what is dark and difficult time, in particular for the workers in the airport and Aer Lingus. We will get services back in Shannon. I expect Aer Lingus will have regular services from Shannon in the autumn. We will look to protect the critical and vital Heathrow slots. The return of North American services will be key to the recovery of the region and country. While it is very difficult, our thoughts and efforts are for the workers involved. There will be a strong future for Shannon, that is one thing I am sure of.

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