Results 201-220 of 4,504 for speaker:Joe Carey

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: What does the Minister see as the next tangible steps?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: I want to come back to the review of the regional airports programme. This has started. One of the advantages during Covid was that the State gave money to the airport authorities to deal directly with airlines. Is this an aspect of the review the Minister of State would encourage? Does she think this could form part of the policy? Will a tranche of money be allocated directly to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: When will the national aviation policy be reviewed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: Is there time? When next year will it be?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Bill. It has been a long time in drafting. I commend the Minister of State and his officials on their work on the Bill. I also give due credit to the Minister of State's predecessor, Deputy Stanton, for his work. This sector has seen many dramatic changes since the Betting Act 1931 and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. Most people would consider the greatest such change...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (6 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: 205. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a response will issue to a query raised by a person (details supplied) regarding access to an artefact in the National Museum of Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60604/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: 16. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the elements of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2022 that are being reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59142/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (1 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a report on the provision of a new Coast Guard station in Killaloe, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60029/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Dec 2022)

Joe Carey: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59925/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: At the beginning of my contribution, I must note that my wife works for Ryanair in the new maintenance hangar in Shannon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: We can see the impact in Shannon and the wider region of Ryanair's decision to invest in maintenance. It is fantastic. The airport is a driver of economic activity. It means so much to business and tourism. Ryanair says it hopes to grow passenger numbers there by another 1 million. This is great. Does Ryanair have a timeframe for this? When does it expect this growth to happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: With regard to a fair and balanced environmental charge, there may be an opportunity for Ireland to work with other peripheral countries, such as Malta, Portugal and Spain, to lobby for this. If Ryanair were to design it how would it look? Would it be a cheaper charge?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: It was mentioned that Ryanair uses 12.5% sustainable aviation fuel.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: To what extent is it used at present?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Where is this country in terms of the provision of sustainable aviation fuel?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: If Mr. O'Leary were the CEO of Shannon Airport, what would he lobby for to be in the new aviation policy? This would be for Shannon specifically.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Air traffic control has been mentioned continuously during the meeting. How does it affect Ryanair? Ryanair is losing out on flights and wasting time and money. There is a different regime in every country. Has Ryanair made submissions to Europe on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: It was said that at one point Cork Airport charged the same as Dublin Airport. How competitive is Shannon? Is it cheaper than Cork or Dublin?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: On the form itself, the Minister said she expects it to come out in early December. It is important it is a simple form that is understandable and readable and that it can be turned around quickly. Is there a closing date for the application period or will it remain open? Will individuals be able to apply on an ongoing basis?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: 128. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the new over 70s fuel allowance scheme will open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58838/22]