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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does Mr. Henry believe at this stage that Shannon can do it on its own? Will it require, as has happened in Holland, some method of looking at a more strategic distribution of passengers across the island? I refer, in particular, to our own jurisdiction, but it would probably involve all of the island. Is that what we are looking at? Can Shannon do it on its own?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does Mr. Henry believe that, in the absence of a national aviation policy, there is a ceiling or limit?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: What will not get fixed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Are we saying this expansion cannot happen in Shannon Airport unless there is a national aviation policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will assist Mr. Henry and call for an urgent review. We will take the matter up with the Ministers. It is something we are collectively committed to, as a committee. I will call on the other non-member who wished to speak, Senator Conway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: As a committee, we have ongoing engagement with the airports. That is a natural feature. That will happen as a matter of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have reached that critical point where we need to look at national aviation policy and have an honest and open discussion. It should not be rushed but it needs to be put in place. It will not happen overnight. If, as the board collectively looks at this issue under Mr. Henry's leadership over time, it comes to believe a specific policy is required once the review gets under way, I hope...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will retain the reduced public transport fares to help with the cost of living in 2023; if he has further considered reducing public transport fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30734/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am taking Questions Nos. 63 and 122 in substitute for my colleague, Deputy Carroll MacNeill.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is it fair, a Chathaoirligh Gníomhaigh, that I take Question No. 63 on its own, that Deputy Farrell take Question No. 106 and that I then take Question No. 122 separately, which is six and a half minutes per slot?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. I wish to deal with what I regard as a very successful policy initiative on public transport where we have seen a 20% reduction in public fares. This has been a great success. I have two questions. First, will the Minister of State look to extending the scheme beyond the end of 2022 and certainly into 2023? Second, has the Minister of State...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I greatly welcome the commitment from Government and from the Minister for Transport to look towards extending the reduced public transport fares into 2023. This is a very welcome initiative both in the 20% general reduction and for the young adults, where that is effectively a 60% reduction because it is 50% after the 20%. In my own constituency of Limerick City, adult fares have gone...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (14 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am asking about the initiatives that have reduced public transport fares, especially the initiative to extend half-price public transport for young people. That is effectively 70%, because it is 50% after a 20% general reduction. Is the Department giving consideration to extending that to other age groups, such as young adults who have just left college and are taking up their first jobs?...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (14 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister of State spoke about the scheme being extended to commercial bus services. When does she anticipate that will happen? This scheme is for those aged between 19 and 23. Many young people have left college and are starting or already working in their first jobs. There are various categories of young people. Will the Minister of State consider extending this scheme to include...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (14 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Obviously, we cannot expect decisions to be made today, but will the Minister of State commit to speaking with her colleague, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, about extending the age groups covered by the scheme? It could have significant value if it was extended to those aged up to 25. The Minister of State spoke about extending the general scheme, which includes the 20% PSO fare...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cybersecurity Policy (16 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures that are being taken to improve the resilience of IT systems in the civil service and wider public sector given the ever-present risk of cybercrime. [31330/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: 148. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the revised criteria and assessment process in place for public works contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31329/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The purpose of the meeting today is to consider the extreme delays recently experienced by passengers at Dublin Airport and the detailed plans and solutions of the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, to address this. I am pleased to welcome Mr. Dalton Philips, chief executive officer, CEO, of the DAA, who is accompanied by Mr. Gary McLean, deputy managing director, Dublin Airport; Ms Catherine...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: You might give a quick outline for the public.