Results 921-940 of 3,113 for speaker:James O'Connor
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: 53. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide the current up-to-date numbers of how much funding has been administered through the Red Cross scheme for flood victims in the east Cork area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51588/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding application for capital funding, under the additional school accommodation scheme from school (details supplied) for special class accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51314/23]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: The DAA has known for some time and has been very concerned about the standard of terminal 1 at the airport. I have seen some improvements in catering options and some other things. What plans does the DAA have to improve terminal 1 customer experience? Senator Dooley mentioned overcrowding. This has long been a concern of mine. When you go through airport security, heading down...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: The news of the C3 machines is interesting. This is new information for me. There will be another floor of airport screening available. Is that correct?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: I have previously raised the issue of the capacity constraints and the passenger cap. Inevitably, when the economy is doing well air traffic numbers tend to increase. In Dublin there has been a very significant increase when the economy performs well. It is worth noting that both terminals are in or around their capacity. For the growth of airlines, particularly for our flag carrier, Aer...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: What is the timeline for this process if everything goes smoothly without any serious challenges?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: That would be incredible. I am not levelling criticism at Mr. Jacobs on this, but it is interesting that it takes such a long time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: I have a few questions on that as well. Have there been any developments regarding the Cork to Brussels route? From previous engagement with the airport, I know there is a lot of desire for people in Cork to get that connection. The previous connectivity to that region was much appreciated. It has been poor enough but it definitely is something we want to see being implemented
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: That is good to hear.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: I was very disappointed to see that border preclearance facility planning permission had been declined. Obviously, the DAA has a long-standing relationship with Fingal County Council. It could be argued that it is a very important piece of tourism infrastructure from a business and economic development perspective. Does Mr. Jacobs think it is sustainable that a local authority would have...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: The rail or metro connection to the airport has been a huge issue for decades. We are all very hopeful that the current plan will be advanced. Has Mr. Jacobs had any engagement from the Department of Transport or the different stakeholders involved? Have conversations in this regard begun with the DAA around how it is going to look? Not many people know the fascinating fact that beneath...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: I raise again the issue of the Castlemartyr and Killeagh bypass, or Midleton to Youghal, scheme. I have been fighting very hard on this issue in recent years. In the past 12 months, I have been awaiting the outcome of a strategic assessment report. I found the Minister for Transport's new-found interest in road projects in the context of the Adare scheme announced this morning, which...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)
James O'Connor: Tomorrow will mark one month since the devastating floods that occurred in my constituency and others, including Waterford and Cork North-Central. In the Midleton area in particular, a significant number of businesses were hit. We appreciate the support that has been given by the Government and the rapid action that has been taken but difficulties are starting to be experienced by...
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023) James O'Connor: I welcome everyone this morning. I want to follow on from Deputy Catherine Murphy's comments on the public spending code. How this instrument has been used to any effect when it comes to projects has long been of interest to me. My understanding of the public spending code, which is that of the majority of politicians, is that it exists as a safeguard to prevent projects from going into...
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023) James O'Connor: I hate to be awkward but that is what interests me. I regard the public spending code – tell me if I am wrong – as entailing a six-, 12- or 18-month process in which Mr. Moloney's Department effectively analyses paperwork submitted to it, to put it politely. In other words, there is a very intensive process to determine whether the project is worth funding. I see it as an...
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023) James O'Connor: So it is six to eight weeks on average?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023) James O'Connor: That would be helpful.
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023) James O'Connor: Does Mr. Meaney mind referring to the four large-scale projects?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023) James O'Connor: I am interested there because the most costly one there by some degree is MetroLink. How long will that process for the analysis of a project take? I believe €22 billion was the last estimate I saw in the paper.
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 5: Vote Accounting and Budget Management (16 Nov 2023) James O'Connor: How long would it take the Department to sit down and analyse a project of that scale?