Written answers

Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Aviation Industry

Photo of Gino KennyGino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been informed of any plans by a company (details supplied) to remove assets from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22958/21]

Photo of Hildegarde NaughtonHildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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My officials and I maintain regular contact with all aviation stakeholders, including Aer Lingus.

It is understood that Aer Lingus is planning to commence services on a small number of transatlantic routes from Manchester later this year. The airline has confirmed that the proposed new routes do not involve the use of aircraft that would otherwise be deployed in Irish airports.

It is understood that the Aer Lingus fleet plan, and the aircraft within its fleet, is sufficient to allow the airline to launch services from regional UK to North America and to also execute plans out of airports in Ireland. In any event, decisions concerning the operation of air services by Aer Lingus is entirely a commercial matter for the company.

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the new chairperson of Shannon Airport will be appointed in June 2021. [22963/21]

Photo of Michael McNamaraMichael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the appointment of a new chair of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/21]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 187 together.

I would like to thank the Deputies for this and their previous questions in relation to the appointment of a Chair to the Board of Shannon Group.

I want to assure the Deputies that I am fully aware of the importance of filling this important position. My Department is working with the Public Appointments Service to progress the process so that I can be in a position to appoint a new Chair to the Group as expeditiously as possible.

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