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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fire Service (25 Jan 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Once again I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. As he identified, my Department recently published a review of retained fire services. That review made a number of recommendations, one of which the Deputy referred to, namely, recommendation 6. It states, "A review should be completed for any potential areas of response work that could be undertaken by the retained fire services for...

Nagoya Protocol: Referral to Select Committee (18 Jan 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Convention on Biological Diversity Protocol: Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity, a copy of which has been laid before Dáil Éireann on 8th December, 2022.

Income Eligibility for Social Housing Supports: Statements (15 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have taken that from the CSO figures.

Income Eligibility for Social Housing Supports: Statements (15 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have looked at it. It is from the CSO.

Income Eligibility for Social Housing Supports: Statements (15 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am delighted to contribute to this debate. This is something I first brought up in the Dáil on 15 February of this year. I will speak in the context of what I know best, which is my own constituency of Limerick city and north Tipperary. I am conscious there is a Tipperary Deputy present. I refer to Newport, Ballinahinch and Birdhill, to be more precise, in Tipperary. ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (15 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 17. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when she will announce the successful applicants under the community and voluntary energy support scheme, CVESS; if the full list of successful projects is available by county; when payments will start to issue to organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62795/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (15 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I commend the Minister on the CVESS, of which six organisations in Limerick have availed. I acknowledge in particular Caherconlish Community Centre Council, St. Mary's Community Adult Education Group and the Garryowen Community Development Project in that regard. The scheme will be open until 20 January this year. Is there a plan to encourage communities and groups in Limerick and north...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (15 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 31. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update in relation to allocations under the community centre investment fund; when the scheme for new builds will open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (15 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 122. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the better energy warmer homes scheme; and if he is considering adding additional measures to the scheme such as solar panels and heat pumps. [62858/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 256. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62964/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Apologies have been received from Senator Craughwell. The purpose of today's meeting is to resume our discussion of national aviation policy. We are joined by representatives of Aer Lingus. I am very pleased to welcome Ms Lynne Embleton, CEO, Mr. Donal Moriarty, chief corporate affairs officer, Mr. Peter O'Neill, chief operations officer, and Mr. Reid Moody, chief strategy and planning...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Ms Embleton. We would very much welcome if all witnesses were as concise. I now move to committee members and I call Senator Buttimer to speak first, please. He is online in the House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does Senator Buttimer wish to make a point of clarification?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Did Aer Lingus purchase these aircraft?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will Mr. Reid give the committee the numbers involved in 2019 versus today, please?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will allow the Senator to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Senator Buttimer is about to take up the position of Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, which is a very important position. This is probably his last appearance as a member of this committee and that is why he has given a robust performance today, as he always does. We wish him well in his new role next Friday. We will miss him on the committee but I have no doubt we will see him around the Houses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The committee is doing a body of work on the national aviation strategy. To date we have met Mr. Willie Walsh, a former chief executive of Aer Lingus and now the director general of the International Air Transport Association. We have met representatives of Ryanair. We have met the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, and the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Did Aer Lingus sell any?