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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have a quick question. Mr. O'Leary referred to the practicalities. For Shannon and Cork to become competitive, the charge would have to be materially less than the charge at Dublin. Will Mr. O'Leary flesh that out? If their rates are much lower, how would that affect Ryanair's thinking about adding flights? Would it be able to travel with a lower capacity?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: If the ETS tax is reformed and the load is spread to all airlines, what percentage difference does Mr. O'Leary think it will make to Ryanair's growth productions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. O'Leary wants to see serious thinking on this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Point taken.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. O'Leary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I think that is enough questions, because we have to be out of here. I call Deputy Ó Murchú.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I call Deputy McNamara. He has one minute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I call Deputy Matt Shanahan. He also has one minute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Wilson and Mr. O'Leary for coming in today. We will have the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, in next Wednesday. I ask the witnesses to reflect on today's meeting and to let us know if there are specific further points that they wish us to bring up then. I ask that because we wish to be very direct. Mr. O'Leary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Wilson.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 366. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a payment will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59224/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Apologies have been received from Deputy Matthews and Senator Craughwell. The purpose of today's meeting is for the joint committee to discuss the reported increase in motor toll charges from January 2023. Events today have overtaken us in that regard and we await to hear the views of Mr. Walsh and his colleagues. Perhaps we will get an update from the perspective of Transport...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Buttimer. Members collectively wanted to proceed with this issue. We look forward to an engaging session with Mr. Walsh and his colleagues. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person on entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The witness has referred to exploring the possibility. That seems to be a qualified statement. Does it mean that we may not see deferral of charges to 1 July?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: When did the witness receive that statement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: No, it is still pertinent but the witness threw it down. This issue is very current, the public is very engaged with this issue, and rightly so with the cost of living issue. We need to find out the true substance of the announcement today, which a welcome one. Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, is the authority charged with approving these toll increases so we will get down to that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: How long will that take?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Christmas bells are already ringing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: This is a huge issue. It is coming down the tracks fast on 1 January 2023 based on what has been proposed. The public is entitled to clarity on this issue. We will explore this issue with the members, so the witness can proceed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I indicated that initially. I would expect that and Mr. Walsh would expect it. This is a matter that we as a committee will explore in great depth.