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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: That is welcome. I acknowledge that the Minister of State has said she is working on a recovery plan for aviation. That plan must involve the stakeholders I am asking her to meet and whom I expect she will meet, along with Shannon Airport. There were 40 flights a week from Shannon to London. When does the Minister of State expect that number of flights to return?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: On the appointment of a chair of the board of Shannon Group, the Minister engaged with this committee a few weeks ago and said that he wanted to engage with Oireachtas Members in the region. I am also chairperson of the Shannon Airport Oireachtas group, which the Minister has agreed to meet. Will the Minister of State raise that matter with him and ask him to set up that appointment with...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: With regard to An Post, does the Minister of State support the public service obligation, PSO, approach? At this very late stage in the process, when a date is looming, it seems that would be the most practical way to safeguard the network of post offices up and down the country and to prevent a large number of them from closing. Does she support that initiative? Will she provide the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: When does the Minister of State believe a decision will be made in her Department?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: 953. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school building (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15951/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: 954. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school building (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15954/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: 1303. To ask the Minister for Health if he will respond to reports regarding the loss of newly qualified doctors in counties Clare and Limerick (details supplied); if this decision will be reversed to enable these doctors to stay and continue to serve in the health service here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13886/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (24 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: 2096. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the basis for the programme for Government commitment to move the delivery of the LEADER programme to independent local action groups supported by local community development committees and away from the present model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15811/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Covid-19 on Driving Instructors: Unite the Union (18 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. To go back to the issue of trying to reduce the backlog, and to follow on from Deputy Darren O'Rourke, because of time constraints the witnesses did not get an opportunity to finish what they were saying. They are putting forward very practical solutions and I want to give them the opportunity to expand on those proposals. I ask Mr. Brophy or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Covid-19 on Driving Instructors: Unite the Union (18 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: What level of consultation, if any, has Unite had with the RSA and the Department of Transport up to now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Covid-19 on Driving Instructors: Unite the Union (18 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: Another key recommendation should be that this group has representation and a place at the table. There should be proper consultation and its members should get an opportunity to impart the experience they undoubtedly have, and their practical knowledge of the issues, to the RSA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointment Process for Chair of Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement with Department of Transport (18 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: Mr. Towey explained in his opening statement the significant institutional change that is proposed for the IAA. Could he take us through those significant changes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointment Process for Chair of Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement with Department of Transport (18 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: On the appointment of an interim chair, can Mr. Towey confirm the status? Has Ms Hynes taken up her position or is there another step in this process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointment Process for Chair of Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement with Department of Transport (18 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: I refer to the term "interim". What period would that cover?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. O'Hara and Mr. O'Callaghan for their presentations. I regard the post office network as an integral part of community life. It is important for people and businesses. It is vital that the Government recognises this. Following on from what Senator Dooley said, I am a strong advocate of the PSO. I feel it is the only option available to sustain the existing chain of post...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: Does Mr. O'Callaghan support the PSO as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. O'Hara and Mr. O'Callaghan.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: 69. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the proposed Fáilte Ireland outdoor dining scheme; if this vital support will be made available to all counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13765/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (10 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: 937. To ask the Minister for Health if medical assessments are due to recommence for primary medical certificate applicants; if so, the date of commencement; the current situation in relation to the issuing of primary medical certificates to those who qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13318/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan (Resumed): Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, and for Transport (9 Mar 2021)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister for coming before the committee. I also want to ask about the appointment of a chairperson for the board of Shannon Group. It is a key appointment for the mid-west region because Shannon is the engine of growth for our region. I welcome the Minister's comments that he has listened to Oireachtas Members. I, as chairperson of the Shannon Oireachtas group, wrote to the...