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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will probably have a meeting in public session on the more substantive areas. When does the Minister of State anticipate he will publish the redacted report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask that in a context in which the budget has gone up to €5.1 million, which we welcome. The number of staff is going up to 70. We would like to support the NCSC to get more funding. The consequences of cyberattacks are enormous. We will discuss that in session with the Minister of State at the start of the term in September. I thank the Minister of State for the work he has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have had an honest discussion and this is important. We accept the Minister of State's bona fides. We can come back on that matter but it was important that we discussed it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I was going to put it more diplomatically but I have no doubt that Mr. Lowry is quite happy with his own role.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I take on board the points the Minister of State has made. We just want to contribute to the improvement of what is already a good system in respect of the digital Covid certificate, which is clearly being considered for use as a Covid pass. How do we ensure due diligence in that respect and that its use with regard to indoor dining will be foolproof? These are aspects to be considered....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We are aware of the current rules. We were looking at linking it in with the changes to come on 19 July, following up on issues that arose yesterday in our meeting with Ms Canavan and seeking clarity. We welcome the Minister of State's clarity. We hope that there will be a formal announcement soon so that there will be certainty in respect of travel between Ireland and the UK and elsewhere.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is it the Minister of State's personal view or the view of the Government?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We look forward to 19 July. The Minister of State has given us a flavour of the aspects being considered on which decisions are being made.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cybersecurity Policy (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 64. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to mitigate the impact of the cyber-attack on UL Hospital Group services; the impact of the attack on the UL Hospital Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28658/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 151. To ask the Minister for Health the status of roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme in counties Limerick and Tipperary; the number vaccinated to date for the first and second dose, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28659/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: 468. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding child benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37857/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Today, we will discuss Ireland's implementation of the EU digital Covid certificate. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Ms Liz Canavan, assistant secretary, Department of the Taoiseach, Mr. Muiris O'Connor, assistant secretary, Department of Health, Ms Maeve Brett, principal officer, Department of Justice, Mr. Phil O'Flaherty, principal officer, Department of Transport, Mr. Damien...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Ms Canavan for that very comprehensive statement. We also thank RTÉ, whose news channel is covering the proceedings live because it is of such importance to every person living in Ireland as to how the digital Covid certificate will be rolled out and work in practice. We will now proceed to members' questions and there are people in a group to deal with all the queries. Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will move to my questions. I want to get clarity on a point from Ms Canavan. The Department expects the app to be up and running by 19 July. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Some 160,000 people who were vaccinated at a vaccination centre might have received the email today and printed it out or received the letter in the post. Can we take it then that they can take that physical piece of paper and travel abroad with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Are there any complications with other countries?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Department still aiming to have the app up and running by 19 July?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: When does Ms Canavan expect would be the latest date that the app would be up and running? We know everyone is digitally driven now and that provides a degree of security. When does Ms Canavan expect that to be and what would be the latest date? The intention is to have it up and running by 19 July.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Are we looking at an earliest date of 19 July, which is next Monday, and a latest date of Friday, which would be 24 July?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I also want to ask Ms Canavan about the issue with the common travel area and the UK. There are issues that the public will be aware of around the Delta variant. Will the common travel area be treated any differently to the EU? We also are getting a lot of queries from countries such as the US and Australia as we have a lot of Irish people living there. Can Ms Canavan elaborate on the...