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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 31 – Transport (Revised) (21 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is the Minister's area, but the A5 project is within the programme for Government and is a definite commitment. There has been considerable North-South engagement on transport, for example, cross-Border rail and bus services, interbus agreements and the protocol around same, and ensuring we will not have a lack of connectivity post Brexit. After the end of the transition period, a UK...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 31 – Transport (Revised) (21 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is part of the July stimulus. This has come up when I met a lot of the county's executives. I would say: "Please roll them out fast." There are also many local authorities which are able to carry out these works by the end of November and there are calls asking if any funding is left over. I am speaking frankly. What I will say is there is legislative provision in place that would...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 31 – Transport (Revised) (21 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: My officials might say that they are well under way and works are advanced.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 31 – Transport (Revised) (21 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no date but it is happening within the next few months.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 31 – Transport (Revised) (21 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the committee members for their time.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (20 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I assure the Deputy that this Government is fully committed to our airports and especially to airports like Ireland West which facilitates tourism and economic development for the entire region. Like many of our small airports, Ireland West Airport Knock plays a key role in making the region accessible in that context. The Government is acutely aware of the effects Covid-19 is having an all...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (20 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputy Calleary for providing me with the opportunity to speak about the impact of Covid-19 at Ireland West Airport Knock and, in particular, with regard to the decision of Ryanair to reduce its services. Like all airports, Ireland West Airport Knock has been fully exposed to the intense decline in global aviation activity and, unfortunately, the decline has been further...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: When my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, addressed the House yesterday, he outlined the planned investment of €3.5 billion to fund projects and programmes under the Department's transport remit in 2021. An increase of €617 million, or 33%, in capital will allow the Department to continue with its investment in capital expenditure under the national...

Seanad: Shannon Group: Motion (14 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I apologise for having to leave the session early, as the Acting Chairman said I must attend a Cabinet meeting. While I have had the opportunity in recent weeks to update the House on aviation matters in general and what the Government is doing to support Irish aviation during this unprecedented crisis, I welcome the opportunity to discuss how the pandemic has affected Shannon Group....

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am delighted to be here today as it is my first time to address the Seanad since I served as a Senator. I wish all Members who have this great honour of serving here well. I am delighted to have the opportunity to update the House on aviation matters in general and on what the Government is doing to support Irish aviation during this unprecedented crisis.As an island nation, Ireland is...

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senators for their contributions. I am acutely aware of the challenges and pressures for the airlines, the airports and those thousands of people working in the industry across the country, not to mention our reliance as an island nation on foreign direct investment and on ensuring we maintain connectivity. The Senators can be assured that the Government and my Department are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Acting Chairman and both Senators for raising this very important issue. I appreciate the enormous challenges facing Irish aviation at the moment. The industry has already weathered a prolonged period of significantly reduced demand which has affected the many people employed in the aviation industry throughout the country.Ireland's economic well-being is closely linked to our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Global civil aviation is facing its most challenging crisis ever and a range of forecasts across the airline sector do not anticipate global capacity returning to 2019 levels before 2023 or 2024. When aviation might resume in a meaningful way is clearly linked to the evolution of the coronavirus, ongoing travel restrictions and advisories, as well as the more general economic outlook. In...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (29 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 199 together. I am aware of the concerns of the Irish Postmasters Union (IPU), which were raised in the course of a meeting with me on 17 September. The IPU has indicated that it will publish a report on the matter this week, which will then be considered by the Department. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Tests (24 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: On testing, it is important that we align ourselves broadly with Europe. The European proposal is a Commission recommendation for Council consideration on 13 October for adoption as a Council recommendation. The proposal is being dealt with under the interior and home affairs branch of the Commission. Initial indications from the Irish permanent representation are that this will be a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Regional Airports (24 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: As a result of Covid-19, the challenge facing the aviation industry is unprecedented, and Irish airports have been fully exposed to the dramatic downturn in activity. I absolutely appreciate the effects that this could have on the long-term economic viability of airports, particularly smaller aviation enterprises like Ireland West Airport Knock. The Government is committed to doing...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Regional Airports (24 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am also aware of the importance of our regional airports and ensuring that we maintain that connectivity. I have visited Knock Airport and have had meetings with all the airports since my appointment. I am acutely aware of the pressures they and their staff are under and the great work and difficult decisions that many regional airports have had to make over recent weeks and months. ...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Regional Airports (24 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: There was funding for capital investment. A process will also open up for regional airports to access operational support under the Government's regional airports programme. Historically, Ireland West Airport Knock has been well supported by Government-backed programmes. Last year it received €9.4 million in Exchequer funding. This year, I intend to bring forward a regional...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Tests (24 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for his question. The Government's approach to international travel to date has sought to protect public health and contain the disease while respecting that in certain circumstances travel will be essential. Under the plan for living with Covid-19, it is proposed that Ireland will broadly support the European Commission proposals on a co-ordinated approach to the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Tests (24 Sep 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yesterday, I met the CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority, Mr. Dalton Philips, to discuss the potential of testing at our airports. 11 o’clock The DAA is exploring options for Covid testing involving modelling against a possible new approach to international travel requirements in line with the European co-ordinated approach to help assess the possible business and public health...