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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 448. To ask the Minister for Health if strong guidelines will be issued which will allow pregnant and labouring women to have a birth partner during scans, appointments and during the early stages of labour (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25368/21]

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will interact with the Ministers if that is okay.

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am pleased to contribute to this debate. I wish to make a number of points. We had the assistant secretary of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Mr. Ciarán Ó hObáin before the transport committee this morning to talk about the NCSC. It was a private meeting. We have a number of questions we would like to be clearly answered. First, are the...

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The NCSC is not strictly advisory. My understanding is that it is effectively the lead body in the event of a cyberattack taking place. It co-ordinates the response. My understanding is that its role is not an advisory one, but it is very much the lead body in the response. I am conscious of time. When the Minister, Deputy Ryan, concludes his response could the Minister for Health...

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can we take it from what has been outlined that the attack was a once-off attack and there have been no attacks since 3 a.m. on Friday morning?

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Therefore, there have been previous incidents, although not as severe. Given the best estimate from the briefings he has received, when does the Minister anticipate the HSE and the Department of Health will be back to normal functioning in terms of their computerised systems, most particularly for patient care and appointments?

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for his answers. The Minister, Deputy Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, will be aware that the communications committee is looking at the National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC, and its role because it falls under our remit. We will expect the Ministers to take part.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 207. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the further steps he will take to reduce single use plastics following the proposed ban on certain plastics in July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25909/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 350. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if water parks are permitted to reopen along with swimming pools and leisure centres on 7 June 2021 in line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. [26188/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (18 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 621. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to address the need for additional university places for the next academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26412/21]

Questions on Promised Legislation (20 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I raise the issue of the closure of the Aer Lingus cabin crew base in Shannon which affects 81 workers. The Minister met the Aer Lingus CEO, Ms Lynne Embleton, yesterday. Can he give us an update on that discussion? We want the decision to be reversed. Can he commit to ongoing discussions with Aer Lingus to ensure connectivity out of Shannon and that the base remains? The 81 cabin crew...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (20 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am here to speak specifically about the Aer Lingus cabin crew base closure at Shannon Airport. It has been devastating for the workers and their families. As well as that, having a base at Shannon is critical for connectivity because of the early morning and early afternoon Heathrow slots and because it provides transatlantic connectivity to Aer Lingus. I have two questions. I know the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (20 May 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am a Deputy from the constituency of Limerick City in the mid-west. Connectivity through Shannon Airport is vital. It is a key component of our economic and tourism model. Crucial in that respect is the need to have an Aer Lingus cabin crew base located at Shannon Airport to ensure it is possible to provide flights at times which suit business people in the region and tourists. In that...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: Today we are continuing our module on challenges facing the aviation sector and the purpose of the meeting today is to discuss updates on international aviation and, more particularly, the challenges facing the entire aviation sector and air travel. On behalf of the committee I welcome to today's meeting Mr. Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association,...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Walsh for being so concise. We want to probe or drill down into what must be put in place to deal with the matters he raised, particularly as they relate to the common travel area with the UK and antigen testing. The reopening of the transatlantic routes to the US is also critical to us.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy must conclude.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: We will be putting those points to Aer Lingus when its representatives appear before us also. I will move on with Mr. Walsh in my own slot, in which I wish to ask a number of questions. First, has he met the Government to give his overview on aviation, which is a sector that is such a pinnacle of importance for our economy and if so, at what level has this happened?

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

Kieran O'Donnell: It would be very important that he meets the Government and it is something on which we would work with him. Second, Mr. Walsh spoke about Ireland having the most oppressive travel policy anywhere in the world. Can he elaborate on that point? In that context, the Government is about to announce a reopening time for aviation. What are the benchmarks that he would like to see? He spoke...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: It will be before the committee very shortly.