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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: During the Covid crisis the aviation sector, including Cork Airport, has benefited considerably from a suite of measures to support businesses across the economy, including but not limited to, the wage subsidy scheme, grants, a commercial rates waiver, deferred tax liabilities and the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme.  In addition to the horizontal supports available,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (16 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: During the Covid crisis the aviation sector, including Cork Airport, has benefited considerably from a suite of measures to support businesses across the economy, including but not limited to, the wage subsidy scheme, grants, a commercial rates waiver, deferred tax liabilities and the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme. The Government recognises that aviation makes significant direct and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...impacts on business, including a wage subsidy scheme, grants, low-cost loans, a commercial rates waiver and deferred tax liabilities. It is estimated that Irish airlines and airports, including Cork Airport, have availed of over €300 million through these supports to date. In addition, taking account of the recommendations of the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, and in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94, 96 and 170 together. As the Deputy is aware, Cork Airport has closed to undertake a major runway reconstruction for 10 weeks until 22 November, when it will reopen for the busy Christmas period. Given the mix of business and operational demands at different stages of this project, Cork Airport has engaged extensively with employees during the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Port of Cork is connected to a number of European container hub ports, such as Rotterdam, Antwerp and Dunkirk. Hub ports accommodate very large container vessels that trade on intercontinental trade routes, operated by global shipping lines. The majority of LoLo services to and from the port of Cork link direct to European Hub ports via smaller container vessels (feeder vessels) with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (25 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, Cork Airport is undertaking a Runway Reconstruction and Remediation Project. This is the single-biggest construction project, and the biggest investment by daa, at Cork Airport since the opening of the new terminal building in 2006. In line with the Covid-19 Regional State Airports Programme 2021, Cork Airport was invited to apply for capital funding under the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: ...waiver and deferred tax liabilities. To date, the value of these supports to the Irish aviation industry is estimated to be over €200 million with many extended into 2021. I understand that Cork Airport is availing of these general business supports. In addition, in recognition of the very difficult circumstances being faced by airports and taking account of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, Cork Airport is progressing a Runway Reconstruction and Remediation Project.  This will be the single-biggest construction project, and the biggest investment by daa, at Cork Airport since the opening of the new terminal building in 2006. The procurement process for the project is currently nearing completion and Cork Airport has advised that, following the award...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (9 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...capacity constraints on the existing N28 single lane road linking Ringaskiddy to the Jack Lynch Tunnel, An Bord Pleanála imposed limits on the ultimate capacity of this new terminal until the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road is built and the Dunkettle Interchange is completed. In line with Project Ireland 2040, the Dunkettle Interchange Project is on target for completion in 2024...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (12 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to Cork Airport and to also refer him to my detailed reply to his question on Cork Airport on 29 September last. As previously outlined the Government has already put in place a suite of measures to assist businesses in facing the challenges of Covid-19. Airports and airlines have been able to avail of some of those measures,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (24 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to Cork Airport. I am aware of the challenges that Cork Airport and indeed that all of our airports are currently facing and will continue to face over the coming months as the country adjusts to the new reality of living alongside Covid-19. As the Deputy is aware, Cork Airport is an autonomous business unit within the daa....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is the intention of the Department to liaise with Cork County Council regarding the programme and the timing of repair works. The Deputy can rest assured that that engagement is ongoing and will clarify funding requirements in respect of 2020 and 2021 and how that can be accommodated in light of moneys available to the Department and the council. It is important to note that the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Absolutely. The money we gave, for example, to Cork was €8.3 million. That was for Cork Airport to directly engage with airlines, to attract and to incentivise them to bring in more-----

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senator for those comments. I am on the record in stating the importance of having that regional connectivity. As the Senator knows, we funded part of the new runway at Cork Airport. I was honoured to officially open it. It is critical we maintain our existing airport network, which was what I was focused on during the pandemic. We now need to keep reviewing this constantly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware Cork Airport is progressing a Runway Reconstruction and Remediation Project which will be the single-biggest construction project and the biggest investment by daa at Cork Airport since the opening of the new terminal building in 2006.  I acknowledge that the anticipated closure of the airport from 12 September to 22 November this year will be disruptive for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (25 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...in 2022 under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. Details of the administration of this funding is detailed as follows: (1) Covid-19 Supplementary Support Scheme €90m will be allocated to Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports under a Damages Measure to help address liquidity issues at airports as a result of Covid-19. This funding will continue to provide Airports with...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, in recognition of the significant challenges being faced by Cork and Shannon airports, the Government established a Covid19 Regional State Airports Programme earlier this year. This is providing both capital and operational supports to these airports in 2021 with an available budget of €32.1m. Furthermore, on 24 February 2021, my Department secured...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (1 Jun 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...give examples of really good models. I want to ensure we are funding evidence-based programmes across the country. These should be programmes and initiatives that work. I was recently down in Cork at UCC. There is a novel project there where the work of HSE CHO 4 drug and alcohol services, Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force and the Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following on from a Government task force report in 1984, Ringaskiddy Freeport was established by Ministerial Order on the 23 June 1987 with the Port of Cork Company as the manager. The designation of the Ringaskiddy Freeport is still in force.  However, this designation is immaterial in the context of  preparations for Brexit. The Port of Cork has advised that since that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., by RoRo+ load-on load-off (LoLo) freight operators in the past 19 months in response to Brexit. OPERATOR ROUTE INTERVENTION DATE 1 CLDN Cork – Zeebrugge New Service May-2020 2 CLDN Santander – Liverpool – Dublin New Service June...