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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: No, that is fine. There is no need for Mr. Bassato to do that. We have read that document and that is fine. We will proceed to the other witnesses. There will then be questions after that. I thank Mr. Bassato, and I call Ms Considine to make her presentation on behalf of Shannon Group.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Thank you, Ms Considine. I call on Mr. Philips, Dublin Airport Authority, to make his opening statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Thank you. Before proceeding with questions from members, I have some questions. Mr. Bassato, with regard to the rapid testing that has been introduced in Rome airport, according to your presentation there is a 30-minute turnaround. What is the level of positive tests? Who pays for the test? Is it paid by the airport or through the ticket of the passenger? Who carries out the test? Are...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: We will speak specifically about the system introduced at Rome airport for rapid antigen testing. There is 100% Covid antigen testing on a flight between Rome and Milan. Under the system that has been introduced, is the turnaround time 30 minutes?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: What is the positive rate of tests among the people who have been tested? Who pays for the test - the passenger or the airport? Perhaps you will answer those questions on the rapid testing that has been introduced.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: How many passengers have been turned back and not allowed to fly because of a positive test?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: So roughly 1% to 2% of passengers test positive.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Will this be rolled out elsewhere in Italy? Does Mr. Bassato believe what has been produced has been a success to date?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: We will have to put Mr. Bassato in touch with the Government as quickly as we can.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: I have a few questions for the witnesses. Have they had any interaction with NPHET to put the case for pre-departure rapid antigen or other types of testing? I would like them each to provide a brief response to that question. Perhaps Ms Considine could start.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: What has been the feedback? I ask the witness to answer honestly.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Would that tie in with what Mr. Bassato told the committee, whereby roughly 1% to 2% of passengers who are getting tested on the Rome to Milan flight appear to be positive?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Do those numbers relate to those travelling into Dublin Airport, Cork Airport, or overall in Ireland?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: What should it be?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: We will put those questions to both Dr. Tony Holohan and Mr. Ryan next week when they appear before the committee. Has Mr. MacCarthy had contact with NPHET, or would that have been done through the DAA?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: How long does PCR take?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Does Mr. MacCarthy know roughly what the cost of the three types is? What is the cost of the antigen test per passenger?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: If pre-departure antigen testing were required, who would the organisations want to pay for that? Would the airports themselves cover the cost, like the airport in Rome?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: What view do Mr. Philips and Ms Considine take on the particular cost issue?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)
Kieran O'Donnell: Are we looking at a turnaround of 30 minutes for rapid, antigen and LAMP testing?