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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (15 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for being so gracious to allow me in and I thank my colleague for stepping in in my absence.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (15 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: This is an issue we are all united on. I will set out what I want from the Minister. First, in terms of the Limerick and Shannon region, Shannon Airport is vital to connectivity. We accept that we are going through a pandemic. When will the Government bring in the new traffic light system that has been passed by the European Commission? We want to see that implemented in full. When will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Joe Carey for stepping in as temporary Chair in my absence last week. I am grateful to members for the sympathies expressed on the passing of my dad and my uncle. Thank you. We are dealing with issues affecting the aviation sector. I welcome Dr. Chris Horn, former chair of the aviation task force; and Mr. Pat Dawson, chief executive officer, and Mr. Paul Hackett, board...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: One moment, Dr. Horn, there is a problem with the sound.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: As Dr. Horn cannot hear us, we will proceed with the other witnesses. I call Mr. Dawson, CEO of the ITAA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can Dr. Horn hear us now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Dr. Horn may proceed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Dr. Horn. We now proceed to questions. There is a seven-minute round for each party.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I remind the Senator-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I advise the witnesses that the seven-minute clock applies for the entire period between the question and the responses. In Covid times, I accept it is difficult. I would ask both witnesses and questioners to keep an eye on the clock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: In that regard, we should write to Ryanair and Aer Lingus and to the other stakeholders - the airports - to get their views on the traffic light system that was announced yesterday in Europe. I am absolutely in agreement. The first Sinn Féin speaker is Deputy O'Rourke. I remind members that the less time they spend asking questions, the more time the witnesses have to answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will Dr. Horn tell the committee what is the unfinished business of the aviation task force, were it to be re-established? Did it look at any of the traffic light systems in Europe, such as the one being proposed? How quickly could it report back? I ask the ITAA representatives if the €25 to €30 million is owed to the travel agents from airlines, which they have to refund...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Dr. Horn. I want to drill down into the figures as there has been a lot of talk about them. Specifically, what airlines and individual amounts are involved in the fund of between €25 million and €30 million? I ask Mr. Hackett and Mr. Dawson to flesh out the figures a bit, on behalf of the consumer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: What would resolve the situation or clarify the issue in order that there would be no ambiguity in this area? Mr. Hackett specifically mentioned Ryanair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Would Mr. Hackett provide the committee with a copy of that submission in order that we could follow up with the commission and Ryanair?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: We can follow up with the commission and Ryanair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Hackett. I call Senator Dooley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: The definition of turnover.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Following on from my previous question, is the correspondence between the Commission for Aviation Regulation and Ryanair the kernel to resolving the matter now?