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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Mulhern. We will now proceed to Mr. Gilmore who will speak on behalf of Ireland West Airport Knock.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Gilmore. For housekeeping purposes, I ask the witnesses to make sure they mute their microphones while other people are speaking in terms of the sound quality. We will now have questions from members, which I will limit to five minutes in the initial round as we are tight for time. I suggest that members limit their questions to give the invitees an opportunity to respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: These questions really apply to all the airports so we might start with Mr. Ó Cúláin from Donegal Airport before moving on to Mr. Mulhern from Kerry Airport and then Mr. Gilmore. The Deputy's questions were on state aid derogations and the EU traffic light system.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Would it be fair to say that Senator Burke would like the committee to write to the Department seeking clarification around this area?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: I was anticipating the Senator's question. The committee will write seeking clarification on state aid.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: It is in keeping with the theme of the day.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: The US President-elect, Mr. Biden, is willing to fly to Ireland a number of times, to cover all the airports.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: I have some questions for all the airport representatives on behalf of the general public. With regard to Knock airport, Donegal airport and Kerry airport in the west, do they expect to be flying people home for Christmas, in terms of the airlines, the level of Covid testing available in both orange and red countries and the financial wherewithal to be able to do it? I will start Mr. Ó...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: You can deal with that first, if you wish.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: You might put your microphone up a little higher.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes, that is better.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: However, there are no direct flights.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: If we move to a reduced level from level 5 on 1 December, would Loganair not consider coming on board?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: I call Mr. Mulhern in Kerry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: What will the cost be per person?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is that on site?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is it near Kerry airport?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Are the flights you are referring to Ryanair flights?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Those flights are not flying at present.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is it taking bookings at present?