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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have another question. What testing procedures does Aer Lingus have for its workers at the moment? Is the company operating any testing regime?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is it something Aer Lingus would look at in future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The provision of data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department in the US has been dealt with. Is Ms Embleton aware of any communications between this State and the US from the point of view of coming up with arrangements when there is an opening? Is it a case of having similar travel arrangements to those that will exist within the EU post 19 July?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Aer Lingus is not aware of any communications under way. No one has liaised with Aer Lingus in respect of this. Is that the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Ms Embleton responded to Deputy O'Rourke about supports for particular routes. Will Ms Embleton go into detail on which routes and what supports she is talking about? Where is the communication with Government in respect of delivering upon these?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: If we could get a submission on that, it would be helpful. We could make our own communication with Government.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to ask about digital Covid certificates. Has Aer Lingus had any communication from Government on the logistics and operation of the idea? Are there definite guarantees that it will be available not only in paper but in digital format?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is why we need to get that pilot into operation. My time is exhausted.

Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I commend Deputy Nash on bringing forward this legislation and affording us another opportunity to deal with the issue of lobbying. In fairness to the Minister of State, he acknowledged the lack of enforcement in regard to this matter and the need for such enforcement. This is not the first time I have spoken on this issue. My colleague, Deputy Mairéad Farrell, referred to the...

Impact of Covid-19 on People with Disabilities within the Education and Health Sectors: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to raise an issue related to the point raised by the previous speaker and the whole conversation around accessibility. We have heard the issue discussed in the media in recent days but people have also contacted me on it. In fairness, incredible work has been done in terms of facilitating outdoor dining but there has probably been a trick missed in the sense that accessibility,...

Regional Airports and Aviation: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to add my voice to much of what has been said in the Chamber so far. We are talking about the aviation industry and 140,000 people who have been under extreme pressure, given what has happened to aviation. We must ensure that there is continuity of supports. Even when we get up and running, we accept that there will be a long-term impact for those involved in all areas of the travel...

Fisheries and Coastal Communities: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is not very long since the House dealt with farming. The byword when it comes to farming is "sustainable". I would say that is the same way we need to look at the entirety of the fishing industry. It is all about ensuring that we have a viable, sustainable fishing industry that can deliver a plentiful supply of fish but also protection for those families engaged in fishing, many of whom...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to expenditure on specific Covid-19 supports for the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32392/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current supports for the taxi industry, detailing plans for further supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30203/21]

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Narrow Water bridge project; the recent engagements he has had in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32426/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the preparations his Department has taken to date regarding the EU digital Covid certificate; the expected timeframe for introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32425/21]

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept the Minister of State's point that including this provision in primary legislation could lead to rigidity. However, she accepted that there are stakeholders that feel left out of forums. I agree with previous speakers on the need for the Minister of State to meet us in the middle to find a solution. It is all well and good going back to the IAA but there needs to be some sort of...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with the previous commentary. We all accept there are new levels of maturity in how mental health is dealt with, including peer support programmes and, particularly, the requirement for confidentiality so people feel free to deal with the issue. If this is going to be dealt with under an EASA review, there are two things to consider. I agree with Deputy Crowe and Deputy O'Rourke,...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I commend a number of the amendments that have been put forward by my colleagues, Deputies O’Rourke, Cronin and Carthy. I will speak in favour of amendment No. 1 and beyond, that is, to those amendments that relate specifically to the just transition. I echo many of the calls in this House. We accept there must be moves made in the direction of dealing with the climate problem....

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (16 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are expecting the overall CAP budget to be reduced as a percentage. Therefore, we are looking at the multi-annual financial framework-----