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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will write formally to the Minister of State. We think that in the short term he should request that all Departments incorporate cybersecurity spending in their Estimates. That should be possible and it would enable the Minister of State to gather that information very quickly. We spoke about the framework the Minister of State is looking at in terms of the reporting. A structured...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to raise an issue with the Tánaiste on foot of the pending announcement that President Biden will allow transatlantic flights to resume from November. The Tánaiste will be aware that Shannon Airport has key transatlantic destinations to the likes of Boston and New York. The Heathrow Airport route is now back up and running, which is positive. We want to see that continue....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: What supports are to be provided to airlines and to the likes of Shannon Airport for those three strategic routes?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 511. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that are in progress in his Department through his engagement with NPHET, the HSE and the Department of Education to reduce the number of days that students, children and young adults in primary and secondary school that are close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases must isolate which is currently ten days (details supplied); and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (16 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the work underway in his Department to support the speed up the implementation of the National Broadband Plan; the position regarding Covid-19 and its impact on any penalties for delays in the implementation of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44224/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for future iterations of the warmer homes, better energy communities and SEAI schemes due to the need to ramp up retrofitting of homes, the need to fast-track current applications and delivery of such schemes; the current number of applications being processed by county and by the length of time for works to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress in reducing the use of fossil fuels in the public transport fleet including the use of electric vehicles; the timeline for the use of such vehicles in cities such as Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44226/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (16 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 245. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a full review will be undertaken of the social insurance record of a person (details supplied) with a view to awarding a higher rate of pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44331/21]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is good to be back in the Dáil Chamber. I wish to raise the issue of mica and pyrite. At the moment, there are people coming to us in Limerick complaining of defective blocks. A working group has been established that is currently doing work with residents in County Donegal. I have requested that Limerick City and County Council make a submission to include Limerick under the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: This is our first meeting following the summer recess. I welcome everyone to the meeting, especially our witnesses from National Broadband Ireland, NBI. No apologies have been received. Our session today will focus on the national broadband plan, NBP. The purpose of this meeting is to receive an update on the roll-out of the NBP. I welcome Mr. Peter Hendrick, chief executive officer -...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. Hendrick. The first speaking slot is for a Deputy from the Fine Gael party. I will limit each speaker's time to seven minutes initially. We see then if we have time remaining at the end. I will zoom in on two areas. Public representatives are getting queries about broadband provision every day of the week. It is a major issue on the ground. In his presentation, Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the name of that contractor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is KN Networks based in the UK as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: It accounts for 60% of the work being undertaken and, therefore, that figure concerns an Irish company.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Did KN Networks continue to do 60% of the work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: What percentage of the roll-out work was Kelly Communications contracted to do?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am trying to get to the reason that explains NBI having achieved less than half of its target for this roll-out. The target set for the end of this year was 115,000 premises. Mr. Hendrick is confirming that 60,000 premises will be completed, which is roughly half of the initial target.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am trying to find out why that happened. We know that Covid-19 had an impact, and we are also reading various reports about this situation. When was Kelly Communications supposed to start its work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Did they all start at the end of 2020?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Which contractors were they?