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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: From my interaction with the NTA, I understand that it is has been very successful.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: There are unintended consequences, however.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have spoken to the CEO of Dublin Coach. It is very simple. It is not competitive on the route. There were Covid supports up until the end of June but now it just cannot compete. I know the historical background to that route. It was created by a previous private operator over many years. That operator was servicing that route when no one else was. I ask that, at a minimum, the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the Minister look at the question of extending the 20% reduction to all operators or even to some specific routes?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The NTA would have to come up with a proposal.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister has an open mind, however.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will it be August or October? We are talking about the student reduction, are we not?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: I was under the impression it was to be introduced in August.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The operator will get 70%, based on an uplift in-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Regarding the roll-out of broadband, when NBI appeared before us, the information we were given was that under a self-install, it could do the ducting work itself instead of Eir. That would take a year off the roll-out. I accept that this matter is before the courts and I believe that a decision is expected in July. In considering what could be done around the edges, time could be shaved...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes. I appreciate that. What is the Minister's general view now of his putting the Army on standby as a contingency measure at Dublin Airport? Aer Lingus is cancelling flights for various reasons. What does he believe will happen with aviation over the summer period?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Army undergoing training?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have heard reports of existing security staff and their unions taking issue with the Army assuming a similar role. Where does that stand?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: When does the Minister anticipate the Army will have a complement ready, if it is called in on standby?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the level which will trigger the Army coming in?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Are the service level agreements at this stage agreed with the Army and the Defence Forces?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does the Minister see no issues arising there with the Army?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Defence Forces; tá brón orm. The Naval Service could be involved. It is across the spectrum.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: Has the Minister had any opportunity to meet with the airlines, such as Aer Lingus, that are cancelling?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: To deal with a macro point, as the Minister will probably be well aware, we as a committee issued a report as far back as December 2020 stating we wanted to see the review of aviation policy getting under way immediately. We see a major role for the airports outside of Dublin, such as Shannon, Cork, Knock and Donegal, and we see those airports having a key role to play in terms of balanced...