Results 1-20 of 71 for speaker:Elisha McCallion

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (28 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: Yes, in the afternoon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: It is clearly very evident from the representatives of both airlines that they are frustrated by how the Government has handled the entire aviation situation. Mr. Wilson, in his opening statement, referred to the decisions taken on the Cork and Shannon bases. He said he was really disappointed that he had not heard from either the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, or the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I will turn to a slightly different issue which faces all of aviation at present. I raised the matter yesterday with representatives of the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA, but I would not mind hearing what it would mean for our guests' airlines. We are fewer than 70 days away from the end of the transition period and we do not seem to have a proper legal framework to address what is next for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: The witnesses' understanding is that the position that applied to last year's no-deal scenario would be likely to apply again if a similar scenario arises presently. Have they been engaged by the Irish and UK Governments on the matter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: Ryanair today announced a reduction in the frequency of flights between Cork and Heathrow. That was obviously disappointing to hear. What was suggested to Cork? Which flights will take place? Will they match the needs of commuters who work, for example, in London or elsewhere or will flights occur at a random frequency? Has that decision been taken yet?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I thank Mr. Moody. Those are all the questions I have for now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (27 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I apologise to the witnesses for speaking with my back to them but it cannot be helped. Some of my colleagues have already alluded to the situation regarding the North and harmonisation. While I appreciate the Commission's priority is likely to be harmonisation across Europe, while for us as an island nation, there is a need to ensure harmonisation, as most colleagues have said today....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (27 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: The committee needs to keep asking about the open skies policy. We were discussing the harmonisation of the EU traffic light travel system. Has the IAA an opinion or has it been in conversation with colleagues in Belfast or London on trying to harmonise it outside of the European protocol?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (27 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: That is fine. The committee needs to be referencing this and asking questions on this.

Seanad: Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents Involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: My apologies, a Chathaoirligh. I am sharing time with Senator Gavan. I welcome the Minister into the Chamber, and having listened to him this morning and having read the Bill, he will be glad to hear that Sinn Féin is happy enough to facilitate the speedy passage of this Bill through the Seanad today.That said, I concur with what has been said on the legislative process and the fact we...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I begin by repeating what I said in the Seanad yesterday and, indeed, many of my colleagues have been saying over the past number of days, that is, that Sinn Féin in opposition wants to achieve the same thing as the Government in relation to this pandemic. We want to see the virus brought under control in the interest of saving lives and we want to be constructive in opposition....

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I made a different point.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I would rather go through to the other amendments.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, between lines 36 and 37, to insert the following: "(e) The Minister shall, before prescribing a fixed penalty provision in regulations under this section, recognising the emergency nature of these regulations, consult with and seek approval of a majority of the members of both Houses of the Oireachtas.". This is getting ridiculous. There have...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I do not accept what the Minister of State is saying. I am not even sure he believes what he is saying, if he were honest with himself.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: Yes.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions (22 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I move amendment No. 1: To delete “9th day of June, 2021” and substitute “9th day of February, 2021”.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions (22 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: Before I begin, I wish to offer my party's thanks to the many thousands of health workers who have been working tirelessly for the past number of months. I have spoken to a number of people in recent weeks, and there is no doubt that they are stretched beyond the call of duty. Our thanks and appreciation continue to go to everyone across all levels of the health service. Since the...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions (22 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: I move amendment No. 1: To delete “9th day of June, 2021” and substitute “9th day of February, 2021”.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Elisha McCallion: Is amendment No. 24 included in this group?