Results 101-120 of 313 for cork speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., I envisage it lasting for six to eight weeks to give people time to feed into it and to get stakeholders with an interest in the matter to think again about how we can best use Shannon Airport, Cork Airport, Ireland West Airport Knock, Donegal Airport and other regional airports and redirect traffic.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and airlines, so we put a huge amount of funding into the sector. Today, a huge emphasis has been placed on Shannon Airport but the same can be said for Kerry Airport, Ireland West Airport Knock and Cork Airport. The airports did critical work and proved that they have a business head. They are commercial entities that want to thrive. The Government and I want them to thrive too. No...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...ports and the potential investment there. The policy statement recognised that existing ports in Ireland, or entities within ports with development plans, such as Rosslare Europort and the Port of Cork, can play a significant role in providing the required large-scale port infrastructure for those deployments. The policy specifically mentions, for example, Shannon Foynes Port and the...

Seanad: Transport: Motion (9 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...deployment of Leap-enabled equipment on rail services, such as pole mounted smart card validators and station gates. Leap ePurse is, therefore, used for rail journeys within the greater Dublin area, as well as Cork commuter rail services on the Cork-Cobh and Cork-Midleton lines, and is very effective. However, it is less-well suited to longer distance trips and, therefore, higher fares....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 175, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, daa and the Shannon Airport Group have the statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports including matters related to the airport police. As the issues raised are operational matters , I have forwarded your questions to the companies for direct reply. If the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... While my Department is currently focused on assessing applications for the disbursement of €22m in operational grant aid under the Regional Airports Programme to eligible airports (Shannon, Cork, Knock, Kerry and Donegal) before the end of this year, I have asked my officials to commence the mid-term review of the Regional Airports Programme once this funding has been disbursed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (27 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...the context of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland, the Government agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Derry, working with the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive to deliver improved connections as a priority’. My Department has progressed a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ... 2022 Total Shannon - - - - - €303,513 €22,438,587 €5,480,750 €28,222,850 Cork - - - - - - €25,068,769 €5,462,385 €30,531,154 Dublin - ...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and aircraft mechanics. Certificate holders are organisations that have been audited and deemed to meet the safety regulatory requirements, for example, airlines, EU certified airports such as Cork, Shannon and Dublin airports, maintenance providers and approved training organisations. Declared organisations are organisations that make a declaration to the IAA that they comply with...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to the publication of this Bill, in addition to the IAA and CAR being consulted, the Department engaged with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, Cork Airport, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Airports Council International, Chambers Ireland, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, Fórsa, IALPA, An Taisce and Dublin City University. The Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...next decade and beyond. In line with National Development Project objectives and National Ports Policy, the State ports are continuing to progress projects under their Masterplans. The Ports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon Foynes and Rosslare will spend €144m in capital expenditure in 2022 and almost €500m over the next five years. These non-exchequer funded investments will...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6: General: Financial Resolution (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...procurement process, a new PSO air services contract came into effect this year, marking the Government's commitment to ensuring continued connectivity to this region. In addition and in recognition of the important role of Cork Airport to the economy of the south and nationally, capital funding of €6 million will be provided to Cork Airport in 2023. This funding will support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... While my Department is currently focused on assessing applications for the disbursement of €22m in operational grant aid under the Regional Airports Programme to eligible airports (Shannon, Cork, Knock, Kerry and Donegal) before the end of this year, I have asked my officials to commence the mid-term review of the Regional Airports Programme once this funding has been disbursed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (22 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...airports operate on a fully commercial basis without recourse to Exchequer funding. However, in light of the devastating impacts of COVID-19 and in recognition of the importance of Shannon Airport and Cork Airport to their respective regional and local economies, government provided on an exceptional basis funding to both Shannon and Cork airports. In addition to the horizontal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on the driving test waiting times in Cork and Waterford is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...in the development of the Bill. Prior to its publication, the Department engaged with the IAA, the Commission for Aviation Regulation, CAR, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, DAA, Cork Airport, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Airports Council International, Chambers Ireland, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, Fórsa, the Irish Air Line Pilots Association, IALPA, An Taisce,...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and aircraft mechanics; certificate holders, which are organisations that have been audited and deemed to meet the safety regulatory requirements, such as airlines, EU certified airports such as Cork, Shannon and Dublin Airports, maintenance providers and approved training organisations; and declared organisations, which are organisations that make a declaration to the IAA that they comply...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aviation Industry (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., Kerry Airport and Donegal Airport. There is also support for the public service obligation, PSO, services between Donegal and Dublin. In addition, the Government has provided funding for Shannon and Cork airports, as the Deputy will know, with more than €28 million in capital and operational supports in 2021 under the Covid-19 regional State airports programme. It is important...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department published the Five Cities Demand Management Studyin December 2021. The purpose of the Study is to identify transport demand drivers in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick, and Galway, and to assess the impact and suitability of an array of different demand management measures for each city. The Study focused on addressing four main challenges facing our cities: decarbonisation,...