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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 6. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will urgently review and increase the table of maximum net income limits in social housing assessments regulations applicable for County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33433/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Will the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage urgently review and increase the table of maximum net income limits in social housing assessments regulations applicable to County Clare?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister of State very much for his reply. This is an ongoing issue, particularly in County Clare. People contact me every day of the week who are just over that maximum threshold, which is set at €25,000. There is a question of equity. There is a much higher threshold in Limerick than in Clare. This needs to be reviewed urgently. I welcome the Minister of State's...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (24 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on work to incorporate County Clare in the defective concrete block scheme; if homeowners will be eligible for recoupment of 100% of the costs associated with carrying out the necessary works to address the damage caused by defective concrete blocks when County Clare is incorporated in this scheme; and if he...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (23 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I call Deputy Paul Murphy, who is sharing time with Deputy Mick Barry.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: We now move to the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, to conclude the debate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank the Chairman. I welcome Mr. Thompstone and Ms Elaina Fitzgerald Kane from the Irish Hotels Federation. Like other members from the Clare and Limerick region, I have had a lot of engagement with the Shannon Chamber around this proposal, which I believe is a very strong proposal. It is evidence based and a lot of work has gone into it. I welcome that it is a collaborative approach...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 517. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on his efforts to implement in full the EU digital green certificate here in order to facilitate international travel in summer 2021. [25327/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: This meeting was sought with Aer Lingus on the back of the shock announcement on 18 May when Aer Lingus announced the permanent closure of the Shannon cabin crew base that had been in operation for decades. This is a very traumatic time for the cabin crew and their families. They have endured a really troublesome time over the past 18 months since the pandemic arrived on our shores. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Can Aer Lingus restate its commitment to Shannon Airport, which is vital for connectivity, for business and for tourism? We have a massive footprint of FDI companies, particularly in Shannon and Limerick, and connectivity is vital for them to do their business. It also serves the whole west coast of Ireland, particularly the North American traffic. Can Ms Embleton confirm when Aer Lingus...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I asked Ms Embleton-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Would she answer that, please?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: In regard to connectivity to Heathrow or to North America, for example, could she announce a date today for restoring the connection?

Regional Airports and Aviation: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important debate. The Covid pandemic has devastated the aviation industry, which was at a record high prior to the outbreak of the pandemic. In terms of passenger numbers, Shannon Airport was the second largest long-haul airport and the third largest airport overall in Ireland. Prior to Covid, it added up to €3.6 billion to Ireland's GDP...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide multi-year CAPEX funding to enable Shannon Airport to navigate its way out of the current crisis; if he will also provide a fixed euro amount per passenger to subsidise airport charges for airlines as this type of funding is needed to grow traffic; if it will be ensured that provision is made to establish a regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the ongoing talks with a company (detail supplied) to broker a rescue package; if he will report on his efforts to secure the reinstatement of the Shannon Airport base, strategic routes from Shannon to Heathrow, New York and Boston and commitments in relation to Shannon-Heathrow slots as part of this deal; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of two submissions made on behalf of former employees of the Irish Aviation Authority regarding changes in their superannuation scheme; when his Department will be in a position to make a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19322/21]

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Shannon Airport is outside the DAA and it also has the necessity to raise liquidity and invest. The Minister of State's comments on this amendment and section specifically reference the DAA. What are the implications of this for Shannon Airport Authority? What provision is made for a situation where that authority wants to raise liquidity? Is it dealt with differently or is there a...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: Could the Minister of State clarify if the Shannon Group has sought increased borrowing capacity? Like the DAA, it is dealing with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. The DAA is seeking increased borrowing capacity. The position would be rectified by means of this amendment. Has the Shannon Group sought increased borrowing capacity?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Joe Carey: There was a promise of a review of Shannon Group. A public commitment was given that a review would be put in train. Where stands that review, which would consider the various entities coming under the umbrella of Shannon Group? When will that report be concluded and published? Could the Minister of State give us some insight on that?