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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Initiatives (5 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: In the constituency I represent, covering part of Limerick and north Tipperary, including Newport, Birdhill and Ballinahinch, this is a major issue on the ground. Can the Minister tell me what community centres have already been allocated funding for the broadband upgrade? What can community centres in the constituency of Limerick City, which covers east Limerick and north Tipperary,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Initiatives (5 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Could I follow up on that? A major issue in rural east Limerick and rural north Tipperary is that Eir might have broadband available at both ends of a road but no coverage in between. I ask that local authority broadband officers take into account in their analysis and appraisal the locations that cannot access broadband but where it could be made available in the local community centre....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Initiatives (5 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: It should be put into the community centres as well.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Initiatives (5 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Plan (5 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 58. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to bring forward a new rural development policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34025/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (5 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34444/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Apologies have been received from Senator Jerry Buttimer. This session deals with matters affecting the aviation sector. I welcome to today's meeting the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and his officials. We thank him for returning. All witnesses are again reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: As we have limited time I must restrict people initially to three minutes. If time remains, we can come back to members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister referred to the proposal that from 8 November travellers from orange countries will not have to restrict their movements if they produce a negative Covid test three days prior to arrival. When did the Government make that decision? On the red countries, the Minister is basically stating that the requirement on travellers to restrict their movements for 14 days could be waived...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: When does the Minister expect the testing system to be in place for red regions? He stated that the current requirement to restrict movement for 14 days following arrival from a red region remains, but the Government agrees that as soon as practicable, that can be waived following a negative result from an approved Covid-19 test taken five days after arrival. He further stated that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: It will be voluntary, not compulsory.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: How will that work? How can one have a scheme that is seeking to reduce risk if it is left up to passengers to decide whether they wish to take a test?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister is saying that it is up to persons coming from red countries to decide whether to take a test. Is he saying that they cannot come from such countries without taking the test?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have a limited amount of time. If there is a Covid testing system in place for passengers coming from orange or red countries, is the Minister stating that it will be voluntary for a person coming in from an orange country to provide a negative test from three days prior to departure? Is he stating that a person could come in from a red country and not have to go for a test after five...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: If one does not take the test, one must restrict one's movements for two weeks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy is talking about the economic plan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask the Deputy to be quick because other members want to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Minister, do you support the DAA and Shannon Airport now proceeding to put in place the infrastructure for testing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: That will be welcome news to the airports. They are now getting the green light from the Minister that they can proceed. Assistance is required to ensure there are no planning issues, so we will be ready when matters improve with regard to red and orange. Our airline industry can get back into action.