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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will include those two asks when we are writing. That is obviously a more permanent ask but to get planes in the air-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: -----you need zero landing and airport charges for that critical three-year period up to 2024. That will be a key ask.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is something we would like the Tánaiste and the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to very much take on board. Shannon must be front and centre in aviation policy. Having the Cabinet coming down will set that marker. The Shannon Group will issue the invite as well. There is an urgency to the Government concluding discussions with Aer Lingus in particular, but also other airlines. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Any discussions that are taking place should be concluded with speed and the outcome of those should be zero landing and airport charges for strategic routes out of Shannon, such as Heathrow, Boston and New York. On Heathrow, that must involve providing three daily flights in the morning, daytime and evening. That is key, as is the restoration by Aer Lingus of the transatlantic flights to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I formally thank Mr. Ó Céidigh for attending today to engage with the committee. Obviously we wish him well in his new role.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Budget 2022 (5 Oct 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 420. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is considering proposals (details supplied) regarding schools funding as part of Budget 2022; her assessment of measures she may take in Budget 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48331/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (30 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to go back and forth with the Minister if that is okay with the Chair. The Minister spoke about recognition for the national Covid-19 contribution. Will the Minister elaborate on that? Can we assume the matter will not be decided on budget day but after the budget? When does the Minister expect talks to commence and conclude, so that we get an outcome from this process? I would...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (30 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the Minister give an indication of when he expects an outcome to that process? Will it be the end of October, the end of November or before the end of the year? The public are interested in finding that out.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (30 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The summer economic statement referred to a figure of €4.7 billion. When we distil the statement, it provides headroom of €1.5 billion, made up of €1 billion in current expenditure and €500 million in taxes. Tax receipts for the month of August, post the summer economic statement in July, showed a 25% increase or €866 million in extra taxes. My question...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (30 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 389. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a felling licence application by a person (details supplied); if the licence will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47367/21]

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have one small piece of housekeeping to deal with. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021 was recently referred to the select committee. It was agreed at the private meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications this morning that the joint committee would undertake the scrutiny of Private Members' Bills. A...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Thank you. The first slot is for Fine Gael so Deputy Carey has ten minutes.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: That concludes your questions.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask the Minister to conclude.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for that. I call Deputy O’Rourke. I propose we stick to the ten-minute time slots. Depending on the number of members who contribute, we may be able to have a second round of questions.