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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

Gerard Craughwell: I am going to declare my hand here. When I heard that the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, was in the competition I was rather surprised. Then when I heard that it had won the competition I was even more surprised. I have asked the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to look into this. I do not believe it is right that the DAA should have all the car parking within the confines...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

Gerard Craughwell: On the contingency side of things, if this committee can be of assistance, I ask Mr. Harrison to make any submission he feels is necessary. My interest is not to support the private sector or any sector but to get competition for the end user, the consumer. I felt that having all the car parking space just did not stack up right. If I am correct, five or six entities expressed an interest...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

Gerard Craughwell: I am not suggesting anything-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

Gerard Craughwell: Ms Gubbins would accept that if the DAA had a monopoly it could.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the witnesses for their candour. I appreciate it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

Gerard Craughwell: Just very quickly, this is not just metro north; there are also people advocating for a spur from Swords.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jan 2023)

Gerard Craughwell: I am just wondering if two stations could be accommodated.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: Is Senator O'Reilly recruiting?

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: It was wonderful to listen to the Cathaoirleach's speech this morning safe in the knowledge that this is the last time we will have to hear him make long speeches, particularly about Cork and looking towards west Cork as the enemy for him. I am delighted for him. I have travelled, worked, joked and argued with him. I believe he is the right man in the right place for the right time. I was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: Last Friday, a monument, if you could call it that, was unveiled in Custume Barracks in Athlone. The inscription on it read: "Honouring the unwavering support of the families of personnel of A Company 35 Infantry Battalion ONUC". Rarely have I seen anything that offended people to such a degree. Half of the families were not invited although I got an invitation. The Quinlans did not get...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: I move amendment No. 21. In page 9, after line 22, to insert the following: “Report by the Minister 19. The Minister shall within 12 months of passing this Act issue a report to the Oireachtas detailing how public representatives, people who belong to the Class K PRSI bracket or an equivalent bracket can receive social protection. The report should address issues related to the...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: The Minister’s Department provides for voluntary contributions. If somebody comes in here on class S, the voluntary contribution is €500 per year. If they come in on class A, it is €5,000 per year. A person cannot opt to become a class S contributor when they come in here on a voluntary contribution. That is the first thing. Second, I am aware of a Deputy who lost...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: I thank the Minister for her genuine response. There is a rapporteur's report on the issue in respect of county councillors which I will ask the committee to take on board. The report offers some insight into the historical background of the social protection system and benefits. The Minister has made an offer. We are right up against the wire for social protection and people are waiting...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: To Terry's family, my deepest sympathies are with them. I did not know Terry like many of my colleagues in the House. I only met him in 2014 after a rather controversial by-election where I stole a Fine Gael seat. When I was moving into my office, Terry was one of the first people to come in and congratulate me. It was rather strange because I expected a bit of hostility and I found there...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: He met me and told me, "If I knew what was going to happen, there is no way that you and I would have ever had that conversation. The divil blast you anyway. I lost my seat to you." He was a generous man and a decent man. I will always remember his big, warm smile. He was a lovely man. I am sure the family's hearts are broken. May he rest in peace.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: When speaking about social welfare, it would be wrong to start without paying due respect to the staff in the Department. We have gone through two years of Covid and suddenly we are confronted with a Ukrainian crisis. The staff have performed exceptionally well. As for the Minister herself, she took on two Ministries and kept the ship floating in both the Departments of Justice and Social...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: Is the Minister’s Department answerable to the Oireachtas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: Perhaps then the Minster will explain why its officials will not come to this committee. The Minister is here, but his officials will not come.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Gerard Craughwell: In the context of search and rescue.