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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: That would be incredible. I am not levelling criticism at Mr. Jacobs on this, but it is interesting that it takes such a long time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: I have a few questions on that as well. Have there been any developments regarding the Cork to Brussels route? From previous engagement with the airport, I know there is a lot of desire for people in Cork to get that connection. The previous connectivity to that region was much appreciated. It has been poor enough but it definitely is something we want to see being implemented

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: That is good to hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: I was very disappointed to see that border preclearance facility planning permission had been declined. Obviously, the DAA has a long-standing relationship with Fingal County Council. It could be argued that it is a very important piece of tourism infrastructure from a business and economic development perspective. Does Mr. Jacobs think it is sustainable that a local authority would have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: The rail or metro connection to the airport has been a huge issue for decades. We are all very hopeful that the current plan will be advanced. Has Mr. Jacobs had any engagement from the Department of Transport or the different stakeholders involved? Have conversations in this regard begun with the DAA around how it is going to look? Not many people know the fascinating fact that beneath...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: 8. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will review the flood supports administered through the Red Cross for those affected whose insurance excess restricts them from accessing the current scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51587/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: 53. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide the current up-to-date numbers of how much funding has been administered through the Red Cross scheme for flood victims in the east Cork area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51588/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: 37. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will fast-track flood management schemes to help the building of flood defences for the areas of east Cork that were badly affected after Storm Babet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52360/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Childcare Services (29 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: I was not given any notice this morning that the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, was not going to be in attendance. It is the normal procedure that I would be. That is disappointing. I want to put that on the record of the House. I have always been informed if the Minister or a Minister of State from the Department cannot attend. I am sure the Minister of State present will bring what is said...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Childcare Services (29 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for the response from the Minster, Deputy O'Gorman's Department. One paragraph of the answer explains why we are here. The nature and scale of the damage involved is very significant, without going into too much detail. A facility of this size working with more than 100 children, including very young children and toddlers, is going to need highly expensive...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: Deputy Healy-Rae beat me to the chase. Another Tom O'Connor, my grandfather, was heavily involved in setting up the dog track in Youghal. We had greyhounds and two generations of our family were involved in it. It is a huge part of the fabric of where I am from, Youghal, in County Cork. Something was said in Chamber that was not true, that attendance was recorded in Youghal greyhound...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: 74. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of flood management schemes in County Cork; the status of delivery of same; the timeline when they will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52359/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: 172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the recruitment of up to 75 additional driver testers, approved by his Department in March of this year; if he will confirm the geographical areas where the first tranche of new recruits were deployed in September; if he will outline how many additional testers were assigned to Waterford; if he will outline how...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (28 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: 283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline any programmes or initiatives which are being undertaken to encourage and support recycling and composting in secondary schools; the position regarding information packs or circulars which are issued to secondary schools to provide advice on standard recycling procedures or practices, and the enforcement of same; and if she will...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: I rise in support of a point Deputy Kerrane made. I am from a community where we have taken in almost 1,000 Ukrainian refugees from war. It is a town of 10,000 people. Obviously, there are stretches on the capacity of local services and education supports. I know the Tánaiste is aware of this because he came to see it. Youghal, in my constituency, has lost two out of its three...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: First, I thank the Department and the Minister. It would be wrong to not acknowledge the Department's rapid reaction to Storm Babet. Flooding occurred on the Wednesday in October when we had Storm Babet in Midleton and across east Cork. On the subsequent Tuesday, the supports were updated from what was previously a fraction of what is now available, which is €100,000. I am not, by...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: It has been faster than the insurance companies, which in itself is an indication of how appalling the insurance companies are.