Results 23,261-23,280 of 26,178 for speaker:Kieran O'Donnell
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: It is something we will follow up with the DAA. The number of security staff at the moment seems to be insufficient. I call Deputy Cathal Crowe.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Aer Lingus used the EWSS for existing staff. Am I correct?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: What was the logic behind setting up the Manchester base? Was the EWSS used for Irish staff?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Moody does not see the issue raised by Deputy Crowe. Was there an "either-or" in terms of the issue?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am clarifying that point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Will Deputy Crowe expand on that and tie it back to the implications for Shannon Airport?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: The question is whether it was appropriate, with the EWSS being provided during the Covid-19 pandemic, for Aer Lingus to expand to a new base. Will Mr. Moody address that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Aer Lingus had not moved at that time and then-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes, please clarify.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: If Aer Lingus had not moved on the Manchester base at that time-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I accept that but the question is, if Aer Lingus had not moved at that time, would it not have been the right decision? What benefit has it brought in sustainability to the overall Aer Lingus group, which we will ultimately benefit from here as well?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Did it only arise because of the Thomas Cook insolvency?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Are Irish staff working in the Manchester base?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Are the witnesses comfortable with the regulator's ruling on charges at the airport over the years? Are they comfortable with that model?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: The DAA are always complaining that the airlines are looking for a higher rate and that is holding back investment.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: How competitive are the airport charges in Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports internationally?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Moody. I call Deputy O'Rourke.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: When Mr. O'Neill says apron areas, what does he mean?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is that under the curtilage of the DAA?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Aer Lingus wants the route able to fly on its own wings.