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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome Mr. Walsh to this important meeting. The Oireachtas transport committee has had many deliberations trying to get international air travel back up and running and has produced a report on it. Mr. Walsh referred to Professor Ferguson's report on antigen testing, something for which this committee strongly advocates. Will Mr. Walsh give us an overview on the current air travel...

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important debate. As an island nation, international travel is of enormous importance for business and tourism. The aviation sector underpins 140,000 jobs, as does the tourism sector, on which also depend hundreds of thousands of jobs. Shannon Airport adds €3.6 billion to the GDP of our country and supports 43,700 jobs. The footprint of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I again raise the issue of Shannon Airport. Last week, the airport was served a hammer blow by Aer Lingus when the airline announced that it was closing its permanent cabin crew base there. Government Deputies in the region met the Taoiseach last Thursday regarding this issue. At that meeting, the Taoiseach committed to meeting representatives of Aer Lingus to seek a reversal of this...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I have a number of questions. Will the Minister advise the House on how many over-70s who have registered for the vaccine have not, as yet, been reached? I have come across a number of those cases in my constituency. I would appreciate if the Minister could update the House on the reasons why those people have not been reached at this stage. A number of weeks ago, I raised the issue of...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Joe Carey: The time is expired. I ask the Minister to reply in writing to the questions posed.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Joe Carey: The Deputy would be safe enough to conclude.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2021)

Joe Carey: 15. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagements he has had with representatives of young persons regarding their concerns for the future given the impact of Covid-19; the measures he plans to take to address their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26135/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (1 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his legislative plans to deal with the issues raised by the Data Protection Commissioner regarding the use of CCTV systems in the detection of illegal dumping and litter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29375/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (1 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 128. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the sections and sectors of the National Broadband Plan roll-out that have been and will be accelerated under the review undertaken earlier in 2021 due to the greater demand in response to the changes in work patterns over the past year; the details of the effects of this acceleration in County Clare; and if he will...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Holly Cairns - to discuss the immediate need for safe infrastructure in Kealkill, County Cork, for students to walk and cycle safely to school; (2) Deputies Paul Murphy, Richard Boyd Barrett - to discuss the planned increases...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: The Minister must conclude now. He will have another opportunity to respond.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I must bring in Deputy Cairns, who has two minutes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: The Minister has two minutes for his concluding statement.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: On that positive note, we must conclude the debate. Deputy Cairns can follow up with the Minister on that commitment.

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: The Minister has ten minutes.

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Ten minutes is what is listed here, so it is ten minutes.

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Yes.

National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Statements (2 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome the publication of National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021. It is a €4 billion plan. A sum of €2 billion is to support 600,000 employees and workers through the continuation of the PUP and EWSS, which are important. It gives workers confidence and belief to employers. I have been pushing for this. Sectors such as aviation, hospitality and tourism have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a report by a person (details supplied) dated 25 August 2010 which includes draft heads of legislation; his views on the report; if he will publish the report given its important relevance to discussions before the Houses of the Oireachtas; when he plans to introduce this legislation and bring Ireland...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank all the witnesses. This is a very valuable meeting and I thank the Chairman for organising it. Regarding our own State's response to this whole cyberattack and our cyber ecosystem in this country, what type of investment is required where personnel and infrastructure are concerned? What should it look like in Ireland? I noted Mr. Larkin said the UK is spending ten times more per...