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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I might come in if that is okay. I will just add to Deputy Catherine Murphy's comments on this-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Gabh mo leithscéal. To add to the Deputy's points, there are a lot of outstanding questions in this area but, with regard to the analysis of the approximately 1,300 additional beds, I would like to get a better sense from the Department of how the contracts were awarded to different operators. We have seen substantial growth in the acquisition of hotels that have now been turned into...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: That is fantastic. I thank the Chairperson.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I concur with Deputy Carthy on the issues concerning An Bord Pleanála that were set out in today's Irish Independent. The disclosure that 105 payments of €10,000 each have been made to, as I understand it from reading today's newspaper, approximately 84 developers is shameful. It is indicative of the state in which the organisation is. The impact that An Bord Pleanála is...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I wish Ms Embleton the best of luck in her role. We have not met in person so I wish her well in her role as CEO. I flew Aer Lingus at the weekend and it was very good, as per usual. I want to continue on a couple of issues that were teased out in the last few rounds of questioning. This is the potential future disruption to services in and out of Dublin Airport, disruption which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I might have a back and forth with Mr. Moriarty on that. An Post and a couple of other organisations have facilities at that location. What is there currently?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: What has the DAA been saying to Aer Lingus in response to the request for upgrades at terminal 2, including the provision of new pier infrastructure? How many additional gates is Aer Lingus seeking?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: We know that, but what has been the response?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I would rubbish that. Let us consider the extraordinary work done at Cork Airport in the renovation and refurbishment of large elements of the airside infrastructure, including the new runway. That work was done in record time and under fantastic leadership within the DAA, particularly in Cork. I am sure that Senator Buttimer will concur. Infrastructure delivery in Dublin seems to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: But the budget was very big.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: They are excellent. I have flown on them. If I recall correctly, they were servicing the Paris route for a short duration last year. I will ask an important question. This one is for Mr. O'Neill, who is the chief operating officer at the moment. I have heard some rumblings that the incentives that the DAA is providing to get airlines to base aircraft at Cork Airport are not as good as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: The decision to send some of the A330s to Manchester was questionable. That is my only criticism. It raises the question of whether Aer Lingus is basing aircraft with the new company, Aer Lingus UK, because it is not making enough profit through the airports on the island of Ireland. Is the fact that there is not enough of a financial incentive to base all of Aer Lingus's aircraft here a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Would changing the aircraft maintenance hangars not be more cost-effective than moving many of the facilities on the southern side of Dublin Airport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: I am referring to the northern apron.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: As a follow-on to this discussion, it would be interesting if we spoke with IBEC. I am sure that the committee will consider that. I will not put another question and will instead make a short contribution. I worry about the next five years because we have rushed back to almost being at 2019 levels and even growing beyond them. As matters stand, the airport is not capable of handling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details regarding the use of private operators for school transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51042/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: 464. To ask the Minister for Health the status of physiotherapy services in the primary care centre in Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51041/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authorities (19 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: With the kind consent of an Leas-Cheann Comhairle, would it be possible to share with Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authorities (19 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: Okay.