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Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I think Deputy Ring is also mad to get his hands on that Ministry. I will make a few points. Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, stepped in recently with respect to the Clare County Development Plan, which is in a state of flux at the moment. TII stated that there should be no planning permission granted for one-off houses on national and regional roads. That makes perfect sense...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I welcome Mr. Jacobs and Mr. McQueen. I have a number of questions on airport security. There have been many debates at this committee about the delays involved there. Approximately 12 months ago, European Commission staff visited Dublin Airport. They undertook an audit of how screening works and how efficient and, more importantly, safe, it is. Of the improvised explosive devices, IEDs,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Can I ask then, if a specific question cannot be asked, in general terms as a couple of million people will fly out of the airport this summer and they want it to be a speedy and comfortable process but they also want it to be safe? A certain angle of questioning along this line would be-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Has the European Commission been back? What kind of follow-ups have been made at the airport to make it a safer experience for the passenger?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I read the opening statement. Investing in new technology is always good. That has happened in Shannon Airport in my own locality. It has been successful. Generally, that is the smart way to go. However, there are compliance obligations on all airports. It is called NCASP in the industry, the national civil aviation security programme. It sets certain standards. Thankfully, 99.9% of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: When all the new equipment is installed and upgraded how many lanes does Mr. Jacobs expect to have in the airport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Is that 34 lanes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: On the model of detection and follow-up, we have all had our case shoot over to the other row and been asked to open it so that someone can go through the bag. All going well, we travel to the gate and on we go. However, occasionally, airport police have to be called to go through a particular bag to get items out of it and perhaps someone may have to be arrested in the airport and taken...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Are passengers who arrive at the airport who are small private jet business travellers still taking the long circuitous 8 km route around the airport curtilage? What I am really asking is whether platinum services is the only point where these passengers can be received at the airport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Is it only the main terminal or platinum service they can be received at?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: Have any of the private jet carriers looked to build its own facility or to have an independent place elsewhere in the airport campus? It seems to be a little monopolising of the Dublin Airport facility to draw everyone through platinum services. Surely the airport should explore alternatives. Deputy Cathal Crowe: as any

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: My last question is about the mechanics of a process. I hope it can be answered. We do not need to get into detail. I missed the beginning when the Chair said there were no-go areas here today. I respect that. I respect the rules of this forum. At what point can that be discussed or can either the Chair or Mr. Jacobs tell us anything about how we can engage on that in the future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I have one last question. This matter will involve less heavy questioning. Some of the plane spotters in Dublin Airport contacted me recently. They pointed out that at other European airports, the airport authorities embrace the fact that these men, women and children go out with binoculars and cameras and photograph planes. It is good public relations for the airport. Some nice...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: I have said the same to the manager of Shannon Airport. We could do a little better than stepladders and standing on car bonnets. I was in Heathrow Airport recently which has a whole area devoted to this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: In an era when people pay social influencers to project a good image, DAA could not get better advertising than these men, women and children provide on their social media channels, putting out a good image of Dublin Airport.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (13 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 69. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development how many applications have been received to date for the 2023 community centres investment fund.. [28220/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 70. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development which counties will benefit from the initiative to develop outdoor recreation activities on Irish bogs. [28219/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (13 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 178. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the options available to a priority vulnerable electricity customer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27172/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (13 Jun 2023)

Cathal Crowe: 594. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be issued with its ICT grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28213/23]