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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Promotion (16 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister with responsibility for tourism, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for taking the time to take this important debate. We are here today to discuss Shannon Heritage. It is part of the Shannon Group. We held a meeting with representatives of the Shannon Group in early June. They gave a commitment that they would look to apply for funding to Government to ensure that the Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (15 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the number of households in the amber area of national broadband coverage marginally outside the reach of commercial operators, Eir rural roll-out and the existing national broadband plan roll-out (details supplied); the steps being taken to expedite the roll out of the national...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the residency status or eligibility for stamp 4 naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16256/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Driver Licence Service did not extend the validity of driver licences beyond 30 June 2020; if the matter will be reviewed for those drivers who fall outside the criteria for online renewal and cannot obtain a timely appointment such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister of State. I wish to follow up quickly on a few things. A large number of people in my constituency of Limerick City and in north Tipperary work at Shannon Airport. The Minister did not make reference to Shannon Heritage in her response. More than 300 people are employed there during the peak season and 145 are employed year-round. If a proposal comes from the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, to the House and wish her well in her post. This debate is about Shannon Airport, specifically the detrimental impact Covid-19 has had on its operations. There has been a 96% reduction in passenger numbers in Shannon Airport since March. Passenger numbers are likely to be 70% lower than last year. Cork and Dublin airports will...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Jul 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Pages 26 to 28 of the programme for Government set out commitments around the capital programme, including a €6.1 million grant for Shannon Airport. There is reference to engaging with other EU member states on specific funding supports for aviation and looking at flexibility around state aid rules. There is also reference to the Tourism Ireland regional co-operative marketing fund...

Reopening of Schools and Summer Provision 2020: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I ask the Minister for a quick response to this question. St. Gabriel's special needs school, Dooradoyle, Limerick, intends to participate in the school summer provision but it has specific needs. Many of their children are immobile and in wheelchairs and will not be able to meet the normal social distancing requirements. I know the school has been in contact with his Department. I ask...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: There has been a large number of queries about the opening of hairdressers and barbershops in Limerick. I have met these traders several times and I will meet them again later this afternoon. They want certainty about when they will be able to reopen. Earlier is obviously better. Can the Minister provide an update on the process? I understand it will be considered by NPHET. When will...

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister.

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have several quick questions for the Minister. With regard to Shannon Airport, I wrote to the CEO of Aer Lingus in the past week as there is a particular point in regard to cabin crew at Shannon who have been temporarily laid off. I have a copy of a letter sent to workers today which is very upsetting for them in that they are being allowed to stay on the wage subsidy scheme but they are...

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: My final question concerned the coach operators on the CTTC. Will the Minister look to set up a specific public transport recovery task force?

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (27 May 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the resources be made available?

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (27 May 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to bring up the issue of bed capacity in University Hospital Limerick, UHL, in my constituency. As the Minister is aware, a 60-bed block there has been under construction since the start of the year. In addition to that, as part of a Covid response, another 48 beds have been earmarked for UHL which brings that up to 98 beds in total. Of the 48 additional beds, 14 are due to be...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (27 May 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am glad it is being accompanied by a further 62 beds, including 48 at UHL.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (27 May 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am talking about medical, nursing and ancillary staff.

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: We are now one month and a half away from July. We should be looking to see what is the additional space that service providers need and whether we will need to put in place supports to enable them to rent additional space. I am hearing that from providers and across sectors, and reality has to be faced. With due respect to the Minister, saying we will see what happens in July and that we...

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have been elected to represent people just as much as Sinn Féin Deputies have.

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will accept an apology any day from Deputy Connolly. I want to bring the Minister back to practicalities. I have been meeting parents in Limerick. Ironically, while access to childcare is certainly having a huge impact on front-line workers, for many of parents who are not able to work because of Covid-19, their children are at home and so their demand for childcare is not as it would...

Covid-19 (Finance): Statements (20 May 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: The European recovery fund proposed by Germany and France is effectively a so-called coronabond taken up by the European Commission with grants coming to individual states. Where does the Minister anticipate that will go? Can it be expanded? When does the Minister think it will come into play? Second, by way of observation, women on maternity leave remain employees of the company....