Results 201-220 of 4,495 for speaker:Joe Carey

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: At the beginning of my contribution, I must note that my wife works for Ryanair in the new maintenance hangar in Shannon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: We can see the impact in Shannon and the wider region of Ryanair's decision to invest in maintenance. It is fantastic. The airport is a driver of economic activity. It means so much to business and tourism. Ryanair says it hopes to grow passenger numbers there by another 1 million. This is great. Does Ryanair have a timeframe for this? When does it expect this growth to happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: With regard to a fair and balanced environmental charge, there may be an opportunity for Ireland to work with other peripheral countries, such as Malta, Portugal and Spain, to lobby for this. If Ryanair were to design it how would it look? Would it be a cheaper charge?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: It was mentioned that Ryanair uses 12.5% sustainable aviation fuel.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: To what extent is it used at present?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Where is this country in terms of the provision of sustainable aviation fuel?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: If Mr. O'Leary were the CEO of Shannon Airport, what would he lobby for to be in the new aviation policy? This would be for Shannon specifically.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Air traffic control has been mentioned continuously during the meeting. How does it affect Ryanair? Ryanair is losing out on flights and wasting time and money. There is a different regime in every country. Has Ryanair made submissions to Europe on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: It was said that at one point Cork Airport charged the same as Dublin Airport. How competitive is Shannon? Is it cheaper than Cork or Dublin?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: On the form itself, the Minister said she expects it to come out in early December. It is important it is a simple form that is understandable and readable and that it can be turned around quickly. Is there a closing date for the application period or will it remain open? Will individuals be able to apply on an ongoing basis?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: 128. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the new over 70s fuel allowance scheme will open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58838/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I too warmly welcome this reform. It is expansionary. The Minister is to be commended for replicating what was done with the medical card for those aged over 70. The Minister might have the figures for County Clare, which I would be interested in seeing. I have received a lot of queries about the scheme. Some people may qualify for it. Does the Department have any plans to inform the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Code (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: The Deputy will have to introduce hurling to County Monaghan first.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Code (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I will not repeat it.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Community Welfare Services (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Will the Deputy put a question?

Toll Charge Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: Deputy, please.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Cost of Living Issues (29 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: 99. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the various cost-of-living lump sum payments which are being administered by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58839/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I wish to raise the plight of the Burren programme in County Clare. This flagship farming and conservation scheme, which takes place on one of the most sensitive landscapes in the world, has been a win-win for farmers and the environment since its introduction. While the new agri-climate rural environment scheme, ACRES, will lead to better outcomes for farmers and the environment, it will...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome the Minister. I want to record my thanks to the staff and officials in the Department of Social Protection. They have gone beyond the call of duty in trying to process claims and give payments to the most vulnerable in society, not only throughout the pandemic but now in a cost-of-living crisis. I want to recognise the staff in County Clare and, indeed, throughout the country. ...

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

Joe Carey: I welcome the men from the men's shed and Councillor Murphy. An issue that he will be concerned about is Shannon Airport. I welcome the Minister of State's intention to review the regional airports programme. For the first time this year, Shannon received €4.3 million in April. It has made good use of that money. It invested in three new air bridges and a new security system,...