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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: In its submission the DAA is proposing that there be a single test 72 hours before a person travels.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Has it any grounds for thinking that would be adequate? It is my understanding that a two-test system is required to ensure safety.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I was looking for specific information there. At the moment the Department of Justice and Equality is operating a level of control at the airport. It is saying it is waiting to pass that over to the Department of Health. The Minister for Health is saying it is not his responsibility and has passed the parcel to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Today the Dáil is...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: No, I am not. I am referring to structures-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I am referring to the structures the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I welcome the representatives from both companies. My first question is to Mr. Doyle on the obvious concern among Aer Lingus staff, and the points that have been made around state aid. The other two companies within the group are in receipt of substantial state aid, British Airways from the UK Government, and Iberia from the Spanish Government. It is perfectly understandable that so many...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Does Mr. Doyle know the value of the temporary wage subsidy scheme, TWSS, at the moment? I note Mr. Doyle's comments on the need to extend that to next summer for the aviation sector.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Can Mr. Doyle put a figure on the value of the TWSS to the company at the moment?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: It would be helpful to know what that amounts to. Is Mr. Doyle stating that there are similar wage support schemes in operation for British Airways and Iberia?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: The witnesses mentioned the task force and the need to implement the recommendations. Is there a system in place to oversee the implementation of those recommendations? Are Aer Lingus or Ryanair involved in that?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: My next question applies to both companies but I will address it to Mr. Wilson from Ryanair. We hear all the time about Ireland being an outlier and having stricter regimes. Both witnesses have identified that the big issue is consumer confidence, which is very low. Does Mr. Wilson accept that this directly relates to Ireland's supervision system for incoming travellers being extremely...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I accept Mr. Wilson's point on European travel but this is specifically with regard to Aer Lingus. Is there not a big issue because Ireland is the only EU country that allows North Americans to travel here? The rest of Europe, in the main, is closed to American travellers. Would Mr. Doyle accept that this is a major problem in terms of a loss of confidence?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Aviation (resumed) (28 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: The Irish authorities have a better system.

Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: The main purpose of the Bill before us today is a positive development. It is a proposal that across the board we would all agree with. It is regrettable and ill-judged that the Government would slip-in this amendment to provide for a pay increase for the super junior Ministers. It is regrettable that the Government is dividing the House in the context of this legislation. A salary of...

Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: The Social Democrats welcomes this legislation and the establishment of the new Department. It is a good move. The guiding principle in regard to education across all levels must be seen as a means of achieving a fair society and ensuring that people have the opportunity to reach their potential. Everybody, regardless of background or means, should have the same opportunities for further...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (24 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Both of these issues are too serious to use the kick-to-touch approach. I did give the Minister notice about these issues. How can the Minister defend a situation where 62,000 people are coming into the country, many of them coming from countries or states which have high rates of the virus, and that of those only 2,000 are actually followed up comprehensively by the Department of...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (24 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Is the HSE to proceed with those cuts?

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (24 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister did not.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (24 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I am telling the Minister that the HSE is proceeding with those cuts. Is he going to take any action to stop those happening? They will have real implications for the clients of disability organisations.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (24 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: That is not true.