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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask that the witnesses make that submission to us on foot of all our hearings today. We thank Mr. Kingston and his colleague, Mr. McCarthy, for attending and engaging with the committee. Due to Covid limitations, we will now suspend for a few minutes to allow for the technical set-up for our next session with the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. We hope Mr. Kingston and Mr. McCarthy will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The purpose of our second session is to continue our pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the merchant shipping (investigation of marine casualties) (amendment) Bill 2020. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and his officials. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: My thanks to the Minister for being succinct.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: A summation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes. I call Senator Buttimer, who has four minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes. We will forward on all the up-to-date submissions we have got from Mr. Kingston and his colleague, Mr. McCarthy, to the Minister and the Department. I expect he will respond to them as quickly as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Deputy Matthews is next. He has four minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does Deputy Matthews have any further questions or comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have a few questions myself. Mr. Kingston appeared before us earlier today and I must say that he was a knowledgeable and compelling witness. He is an expert in the area and obviously also has a personal interest, given the effect of the Whiddy Island accident on his family. His knowledge of the issues was absolutely on point. There appears to be a general acceptance that there is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Are we talking about six months?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We are getting much correspondence about the airline industry, although particularly in respect of Aer Lingus, and what is now unfolding as an effective ban on non-essential air travel. Does the Minister see a situation where the Government, particularly his Department, will be providing further State support to airlines such as Aer Lingus? Many people are extremely worried about their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: In terms of testing, the validated antigen testing is now going to be used in hospitals over the next number of days. The committee, in its aviation report, recommended that there would be fast-tracking of research on the use of antigen testing. What role does the Minister see for antigen testing for essential workers in air travel? What is the up-to-date position of the Government on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister is putting forward proposals on PCR testing when people leave, when they arrive and five days later. He is talking about quarantine, isolation and mandatory quarantine. When does the Minister think he will be at a point when legislation will be published to provide absolute certainty on what is going to be put in place? It is only one of the elements in dealing with the virus....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: When does the Minister think it will be in operation? The new mandatory quarantine and-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does the Minister believe it will be in operation within two weeks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: On the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have one minute because we have to be out of here in a minute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I call the Minister, Deputy Ryan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister, Deputy Ryan, and his officials for attending today and engaging with the committee. We will follow up on the submission we get from Mr. Kingston and we will give the Minister the existing information. We would ask the Minister to work in co-operation with Mr. Kingston. He has key and very valid points to make.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Taoiseach is probably familiar with the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road in Limerick. It is one of only 13 projects specifically mentioned to progress during the national development plan. Furthermore, 30% of the project has already been spent, that is €17 million out of €58 million, with advanced works already concluded. We can see that works have been done. Page 26 of the...