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- National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Statements (2 Jun 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome this economic recovery plan. On the business side, I very much welcome the continuation of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector and the commercial rates waiver. In my limited time, I want to deal with one specific aspect of the recovery plan, namely, aviation. I am a Deputy in Limerick city. Shannon Airport is on our doorstep. It is critical in terms of connectivity. I...
- Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to use the time for questions and answers. I will deal with the unfolding situation in Limerick regarding Covid cases. I note the phenomenal work done on the roll-out at the Radisson vaccination centre. I welcome the shuttle bus running from the city centre will be transferred when the centre moves to Limerick Racecourse in Patrickswell. We have seen a rise in Covid cases in...
- Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: We welcome that.
- Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: On a point of order, are the cases being brought under control?
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: 276. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a felling licence application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28961/21]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: We are continuing our discussion of national cybersecurity. The specific purpose of this meeting is to discuss national cybersecurity in light of the recent cyberattacks on the HSE and the Department of Health. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Ossian Smyth. All witnesses are again reminded of the long-standing...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister of State. I will now call members. The first slot is a Fianna Fáil one. Senator Dooley, you have approximately four minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Can the Senator be very brief? We are very short on time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Please get on with your question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I will take up that point. The Minister of State referred to the job offer being €106,000 to €127,000. Did the Department get people applying and were the applicants deemed not suitable? What does the Minister of State regard as a comparable salary for a similar position elsewhere? What range of salary are we looking at? What will the process be to recruit such a person now?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: How long ago was that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: So it will be higher than €106,000-€127,000 scale.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: What is paid for comparable positions elsewhere, such as in the UK, or countries of a similar size to Ireland such as Estonia? Does the Minister of State know what salaries are being paid for similar roles?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister of State is looking at a salary well in excess of €127,000.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: That is to be welcomed. When is it expected to advertise the position?