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

Joe Carey: Mr. Hennessy said the DAA has not fully recovered, which I accept, but what have our guests done to ensure it will not happen again?

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

Joe Carey: When did it occur to our guests, as management of the Dublin Airport Authority, that these 17 people could not turn up, and what did they do then? Did they have a contingency plan? Do they have one for this weekend?

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

Joe Carey: Is that not incredible?

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

Joe Carey: This was the airport's busiest weekend of the year so far in the resurgent aviation market and the DAA had no contingency plan. It did not stress-test whether those people were even eligible to work, and it did not find out until Sunday. That is not really credible, is it?

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

Joe Carey: Is Mr. Hennessy telling me the DAA reviewed the plan ahead of this monumental mistake, whereby 17 people who were supposed to turn up to work were not qualified to do so? Is it the case the DAA reviewed the plan before that and it still happened?

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

Joe Carey: The total figure for staff who were absent was 37. In the case of the 20 who simply did not turn up, our guests said there were various reasons for that. Will they give some examples of what those reasons were? Was any of the reasons given similar? They referred to illness earlier.

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

Joe Carey: Was there a pattern? Was anything borne out among multiple employees?

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

Joe Carey: It is good to hear Mr. Philips say that and I fully agree-----

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

Joe Carey: That is why it is very disappointing that 248 of these highly skilled, trained staff were let go or offered a redundancy package. These are highly skilled people whom the State cannot do without, and they were cut adrift too quickly. There was no foresight. Of course, it is easier to see in hindsight, but the EWSS was set up to retain a link between the employer and the employee. It was...

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

Joe Carey: The EWSS fully ended only yesterday.

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

Joe Carey: We absolutely support that. I come from Clare, and Shannon Airport is my airport of choice. I can see the aggressive approach of the Dublin Airport Authority to all the other airports in the country, to the extent that it receives 87% of all the traffic. That is the underlying problem. Even when Adare Manor was selected to be the host of the Ryder Cup in a couple of years time, the...

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

Joe Carey: Does Mr. Philips see a benefit in rebalancing it in some way?

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

Joe Carey: What is his view as CEO of Dublin Airport, which has 87% of traffic?

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

Joe Carey: I heard those remarks and they are welcome because there is an avenue there. Shannon Airport could be used now if airlines choose to use it. Mr. O'Hanlon referred to issues in respect of rostering and things like that but Shannon Airport is an option now that could cater for a flight, make sure it is on time and ensure passengers get through security in a timely fashion. In the case of...

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

Joe Carey: We will throw in the ball now. It is not too-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Minister of State. This is a very positive day. I congratulate her and her team on securing €30 million for the An Post network. We have had many conversations in recent times, both here and in the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party room, with colleagues including Deputy O'Donnell, me and many rural Deputies and Senators. I congratulate the Minister of State on her strong...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: That update is really positive. The role postmasters, postmistresses and all of those involved with the post office network played during the Covid pandemic was clear for everyone to see. As we emerge from the pandemic, this injection of money is really welcome. It gives postmasters and postmistresses certainty for the future. They can plan and look forward to developing their businesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: That is great to hear and I welcome it. When does the Minister of State envisage the review recommencing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Joe Carey: And it will involve consultation.