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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: That is with pre-clearance.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: The fact that the suggestion has come from a Senator who is based in the heart of Dublin is very positive and we will do so.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Senator Buttimer can catch the bus from Cork that delivers passengers to Shannon Airport.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Senator has made a very interesting point. Can Mr. Ó Céidigh tell us why Dublin Airport has grown exponentially relative to the likes of Shannon and Cork Airports? We have talked about the fact Dublin Airport is congested. Shannon Airport has the biggest runway in Europe and huge capacity, so why has Dublin Airport continued to not only increase its passenger numbers but its...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes, we would love to take up the invitation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: There is a period of transition which needs to be handled in a very sensitive way. A large number of employees are involved. Shannon Group still has a role to play and Mr. Ó Céidigh, when he is formally made chair, might continue to be involved in it. The transfer is supposed to take place on 1 January. We are entering a period in which there is major concern among employees of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Deputy Crowe to conclude.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: We will visit when Mr. Ó Céidigh has his feet under the table.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: That would be great.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: We will certainly visit for a good occasion.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: That is an invite we would heartily endorse. A visit by the Cabinet would convey a powerful message.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: We will co-ordinate with Mr. Ó Céidigh and the board and we will write to the Taoiseach to set in train a meeting. We are all about getting the flights to Heathrow and transatlantic back. We will try to put that in train very quickly.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: The next speaker is Deputy Ó Murchú.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Practically, how do you see that happening?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: We appreciate that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: We appreciate that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Does Mr. Ó Céidigh have first-hand knowledge of that?