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

Joe Carey: Sure. I just want to know what should the State's national security ecosystem look like? What type of investment is required in personnel and resources?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Further Revised) (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I join the Minister in paying tribute to the members of An Garda Síochána who showed their bravery last night in the shocking incident in Blanchardstown. I wish them the very best and a speedy recovery. The incident highlights the risk that gardaí take. They put their bodies on the line to safeguard the public. I wish the members of An Garda Síochána well. On...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Further Revised) (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I wish to bring the Minister back to the hot school meals programme. It is a progressive initiative introduced by the Department of Social Protection this year. As I understand it, 281 applications were made of which 189 were successful. There was some disappointment. In County Clare we had four successful applications. They were welcome. I am concerned about schools that have lost out....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: I want to return to the issue of the budget. The committee heard yesterday from Mr. Pat Larkin who is concerned that we are spending one tenth of the amount being spent across the water in the UK in this critical area. Will the Minister of State outline his plans to increase the budget and capacity to deal with this issue on behalf of the State?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Joe Carey: A really serious situation has developed in Shannon and I thank Ms Connolly for her presentation. We, as a committee, have raised the aviation sector at every opportunity with the powers that be in the Government and continue to do so. I raised this issue with the Taoiseach on the floor of the Dáil today again and raised the specific case of the cabin crew in Shannon. The decision has...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: The Taoiseach will be aware of the situation that has developed over the weekend with Lufthansa Technik, Shannon. The company is a major employer in the mid-west, providing 500 highly-skilled jobs. The Government has invested heavily in this critical company over the last 18 months by means of the temporary wage subsidy scheme, TWSS, and the employment wage subsidy scheme, EWSS. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the opening hours of the driver theory test centre in Ennis, County Clare; the reason the RSA has made provision to open the driver theory test office for just three days a week given the long waiting lists for this service; if he will take steps with the RSA to ensure that urgent provision is made to...

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (16 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Following the same theme as the two previous speakers, we are at a crossroads here. It is a vital period for Irish agriculture. The medium-sized farm with good entitlement is considered by the EU to be the ideal family farm model. This model has taken the largest financial hit due to convergence. I am concerned that this family farm model was not financially supported in the previous CAP...

Regional Airports and Aviation: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important debate. The Covid pandemic has devastated the aviation industry, which was at a record high prior to the outbreak of the pandemic. In terms of passenger numbers, Shannon Airport was the second largest long-haul airport and the third largest airport overall in Ireland. Prior to Covid, it added up to €3.6 billion to Ireland's GDP...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide multi-year CAPEX funding to enable Shannon Airport to navigate its way out of the current crisis; if he will also provide a fixed euro amount per passenger to subsidise airport charges for airlines as this type of funding is needed to grow traffic; if it will be ensured that provision is made to establish a regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the ongoing talks with a company (detail supplied) to broker a rescue package; if he will report on his efforts to secure the reinstatement of the Shannon Airport base, strategic routes from Shannon to Heathrow, New York and Boston and commitments in relation to Shannon-Heathrow slots as part of this deal; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of two submissions made on behalf of former employees of the Irish Aviation Authority regarding changes in their superannuation scheme; when his Department will be in a position to make a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19322/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 517. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on his efforts to implement in full the EU digital green certificate here in order to facilitate international travel in summer 2021. [25327/21]

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: We now move to the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, to conclude the debate.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (23 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I call Deputy Paul Murphy, who is sharing time with Deputy Mick Barry.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 6. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will urgently review and increase the table of maximum net income limits in social housing assessments regulations applicable for County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33433/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Will the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage urgently review and increase the table of maximum net income limits in social housing assessments regulations applicable to County Clare?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister of State very much for his reply. This is an ongoing issue, particularly in County Clare. People contact me every day of the week who are just over that maximum threshold, which is set at €25,000. There is a question of equity. There is a much higher threshold in Limerick than in Clare. This needs to be reviewed urgently. I welcome the Minister of State's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: This issue has a negative impact on people and families. A constituent was in touch with me this week. Unfortunately this lady is over the income threshold. She is in receipt of the family income supplement. It is hard to understand why she would not be eligible for consideration for social housing. This has a negative impact on people's lives and ability to qualify for housing. This is...