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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Ó Conghaile will appreciate that, as a layperson, it seems that the IAA had maps that clearly showed the island. No one disputes that fact. Obviously, if the mission had been during the day, there would not have been an issue. The incident occurred at night. Four people lost their lives, affecting four families. It is clear that the mapping system in the cockpit on the night did...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: In referencing a lacuna, I do so not in a strict legal sense but in terms of transfer of data that are absolutely 100%. It is clear that did not happen on this occasion. I am assuming that the source document for the maps is the IAA VFR maps. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is a matter on which the committee will follow up. I thank Mr. Ó Conghaile.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: In the context of the report, as things stand, is there any body that provides an oversight function to ensure that maps from whatever source are scanned correctly onto the operating systems within aeroplane cockpits? Has any body oversight of that at this moment in time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does that exist at the moment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will have to come back to the issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will have to come back to this issue. It would appear that there is an absence of information and a lacuna in this whole area. It is an issue that we will come back to. It is separate from our discussions on Ms Hynes's appointment today. We wish her well in the role and thank her for the work she has done to date. We look forward to the transition of the IAA, with the separation and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: For the second part of the session I would like to welcome the chairperson designate of An Post, Ms Carol Bolger, and public affairs manager of An Post, Mr. Angus Laverty, to the meeting. We are here to discuss Ms Bolger’s strategic plans for the role and her views on the challenges currently facing the organisation. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We strayed slightly there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Ms Bolger. There are two non-members indicating. I call Senator Carrigy, followed by Senator Eugene Murphy. The Senators have three minutes each.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Senator Carrigy, do you have a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The next speaker is Senator Eugene Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: It was about announcing the stamp offer for Christmas. Senator Murphy is looking for an answer on the reduced stamp offer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Are any members looking to come in? I have a few brief questions. I wish Ms Bolger well in her new role. In a former life, I was a self-employed chartered accountant. I dealt with many people who were setting up a business. If they came to me, we looked for core things in any town and village, namely a national school, a church, a bank and a post office. If there was a post office in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We might look at the review of banking services to make certain that the terms of reference will consider the role of post offices. They are already playing a role in that they provide banking services. We should consider an enhanced role. Having enhanced services would enable An Post to retain and deliver its core services as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Ms Bolger.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: When Ms Bolger settles down in the role, we would love to have her back, along with her management team, to discuss a comprehensive future for An Post. That is vital. I would not like to see any slippage in terms of securing the future of An Post. Obviously, this concerns the postmasters, their employees and more particularly the people they serve on the ground. A letter and transcript of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (23 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Little did we think that two years after, we would still be very much living with and having to deal with Covid. We may have to do so for a number of years. Does the Minister believe the hybrid model that was adopted last year will be sustainable during any Covid period?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (23 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is considering arrangements for a hybrid leaving certificate for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57335/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (23 Nov 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: This matter follows on from the issue of leaving certificate reform. I liked the hybrid model used for the 2021 examination. The Minister will be aware that I conducted an online survey of parents in Limerick prior to the leaving certificate. They were very much in favour of this model and I think it has worked. I know the State Examinations Commission is due to report but will the...