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Question· writtenPQ 234asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020
234. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the City of Derry Airport is included in the forthcoming regional airports programme to reflect that 40% of the passengers, that is, 200,000 per year, are from County Donegal; if he will restore the PSO for the Derry-Dublin air route to reflect the reality that there is no rail or motorway connecting the north west region of 500,000 persons to the capital city. [28755/20]
Question· writtenPQ 216asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2020
216. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the change in Dutch aviation policy in which a maximum aircraft movement cap was introduced on Schiphol Airport; if consideration will be given to introducing such a cap on Dublin Airport as part of the planned review of national aviation policy here in view of the dominance of Dublin Airport which handles 86% of all air traffic here the second highest figure for any airport in Europe after Schiphol (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28300/20]
Question· writtenPQ 96asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2020
96. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the taxes levied on aviation fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27850/20]
Question· writtenPQ 82asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2020
82. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the European proposals for a tax on aviation fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27851/20]
Question· writtenPQ 672asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
672. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the expenditure by each university on international air travel in each of the years from 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [26545/20]
Question· writtenPQ 250asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
250. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to Fiumicino Airport, Rome, which is trialling a pre-departure Covid-19 testing system for passengers; his views on introducing a similar system in airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27082/20]
Question· writtenPQ 236asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
236. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the aviation task force recommendations; and if the recommendations will be implemented in their entirety. [26814/20]
Question· writtenPQ 231asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
231. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken regarding recommendation 3 of the aviation recovery task force report; his views on whether a comprehensive testing, tracking and tracing regime is essential to ensure that travel risks associated with international travel and aviation are minimised; the discussions he has had with the Minister for Health regarding the need to have a high enough level of testing and tracing to allow for such travel; and the outcome of such discussions. [26583/20]
Question· writtenPQ 229asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
229. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport his plans to progress recommendation 6 of the aviation recovery task force report regarding funding for essential capital projects in line with European Commission rules on state supports to airports in such a way as to ensure airports with fewer than 3 million passengers are deemed eligible for capital expenditure support. [26581/20]
Question· writtenPQ 228asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
228. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the direct supports he plans to put in place for regional and international airports outside Dublin; if he has considered a passenger subsidy, either indirectly by way of airport charges or directly; and the proposals that have been considered. [26580/20]
Question· writtenPQ 227asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
227. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport his plans to progress recommendation 6of the aviation recovery task force report in which the State should directly provide the airports with a common fixed sum per passenger which will be used by the airports with the aim of protecting the viability of the airports and protect air connectivity nationally. [26579/20]
Question· writtenPQ 226asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
226. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the actions taken to implement the aviation recovery task force report; the actions from this document he plans to implement; and the timeframe in which they will be implemented. [26578/20]
Question· writtenPQ 215asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2020
215. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport the consumer rights for persons who have booked flights to green list countries but now find out these countries are on the red list although flights are still operating; if such persons will be allowed to change their flight without being penalised with fees or else receive a voucher for the equivalent amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26365/20]
Question· writtenPQ 88asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2020
88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he remains satisfied that, in the context of state aid towards airlines, the Irish airlines do not become disadvantaged by the extent to which state aid has been extended to their competitors on European or world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26254/20]
Question· writtenPQ 87asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2020
87. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the short to medium-term steps he can take to support air transport in the context of the Covid-19 crisis with particular reference to the need to ensure that Irish-based airlines are not disadvantaged on the world market; if he remains satisfied that adequate assistance remains available to airline such as companies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26253/20]
Question· writtenPQ 74asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2020
74. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport his plans to transpose the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, guidelines on safe air travel into enforceable regulations here; if the IAA or other authority has sought to ensure that airports and airlines are operating to these guidelines; if airlines based here are adhering to Covid-19 safety protocols (details supplied) for their workforce and passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26079/20]
Question· writtenPQ 60asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2020
60. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of HSA inspections of airport terminals or airline operations to ensure they are complying with workplace safety measures in relation to Covid-19; if the authority is aware of or adheres to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, guidelines for airports and airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26085/20]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2020
17. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he will bring forward sectoral specific legislation or measures to protect jobs in the aviation sector. [15878/20]
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2020
4. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the trials of proposed pre-flight airport testing and airport protocols before entry here; the stage of the process; the position regarding the overall situation of air travel into and out of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25992/20]
Question· writtenPQ 52asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2020
52. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if persons with flights booked to countries not on the green list will be entitled to a refund for their flights under the new regulations; if the matter will be discussed with the airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18464/20]
Question· writtenPQ 36asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2020
36. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the formulation of a new national aviation policy; if there will be a public and or stakeholder consultation as part of this much needed review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25914/20]
Question· writtenPQ 30asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2020
30. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many persons, in complying with public health advice to refrain from travelling to particular countries during the Covid-19 pandemic, have incurred substantial losses as a result of airline companies’ refusal to refund them by stating that their flights are still departing; if he has had meetings with airlines to address the matter; his plans to compel airlines and or hotels to refund customers that cannot travel as a result of public health advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25832/20]
Question· writtenPQ 66asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2020
66. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter regarding the Aviation Recovery Plan 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24491/20]
Question· writtenPQ 79asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 September 2020
79. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if issues raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the aviation industry will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23201/20]
Question· writtenPQ 85asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2020
85. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take with Irish airlines that have yet to issue refunds to their customers despite their waiting a number of months for same. [22768/20]
Question· writtenPQ 216asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2020
216. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding refunds for passengers of an airline (details supplied) who have had flights cancelled and are waiting on a refund; when refunds will be made; the steps he is taking to ensure these refunds are being made in a timely fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21819/20]
Question· writtenPQ 215asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2020
215. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the recommendations made by the task force for aviation recovery in its final report which will be implemented; the timeline for each recommendation to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21794/20]
Question· writtenPQ 183asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2020
183. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if financial assistance from the State has been sought by airlines due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22442/20]
Question· writtenPQ 76asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2020
76. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the aviation and car rental sectors will be included in the Covid-19 industrial review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22163/20]
Question· writtenPQ 307asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 July 2020
307. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the number of audits carried out by the Revenue Commissioners of aircraft leasing firms in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [19611/20]
Question· writtenPQ 306asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 July 2020
306. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the number of direct employees of aircraft leasing firms in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [19610/20]
Question· writtenPQ 305asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 July 2020
305. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the way in which his Department has used funds raised by the State from the sale of its stake in an airline (details supplied) the proceeds of which was to be used to establish a connectivity fund; his plans for investing remaining moneys into securing the future of airlines and airports in view of the importance of connectivity from the island of Ireland and in further view of the current crisis facing the industry and airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19598/20]
Question· writtenPQ 261asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 July 2020
261. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet airlines to ask for refunds for persons who cannot fly due to public health advice. [20547/20]
Question· writtenPQ 260asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 July 2020
260. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to levies on airlines to discourage unnecessary foreign travel; and if so, the other statutory instruments on the aviation industry that will be considered or implemented to achieve this public health goal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20528/20]
Question· writtenPQ 256asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 July 2020
256. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with airlines that will not be refunding passengers who are looking to cancel flights on the basis of public health advice and advice from the providers of travel insurance; if he has raised this with the aviation industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20452/20]
Question· writtenPQ 203asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 July 2020
203. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to a refund scheme for families that have missed out on refunds arising from the booking of foreign holidays in summer 2020 and for which the airlines are still sending flights (details supplied). [19740/20]
Question· writtenPQ 122asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2020
122. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that airlines will refund customers that are not travelling on booked flights as a result of health guidelines. [19538/20]
Question· writtenPQ 118asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2020
118. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the recommendations by the aviation taskforce; his plans to implement the recommendations of same; if there is a deadline by which the decision must be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19390/20]
Question· writtenPQ 111asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2020
111. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a charter aircraft registered here (details supplied) which flew from Benghazi, Libya to Washington United States of America via Shannon Airport on 24 June 2020; if there was no transfer of passengers between the aircraft which arrived in Dublin from Washington at 12.49am and another aircraft which departed Dublin for Benghazi at 2.10am on 26 June 2020 on the west apron of Dublin Airport; the number of passengers on board the flights; the purpose of their visit; if passengers passed through immigration and US pre-clearance at Shannon Airport; his views regarding such flights in the context of UN Security Council Resolution 1970 which applies an embargo on the supply of arms and military equipment to and from Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19342/20]
Question· writtenPQ 99asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2020
99. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the crisis facing workers at an airline (details supplied) in terms of redundancies and job cuts; if he is considering measures to resolve the situation; if he has been in contact with management of the company in relation to the issue since workers voted; if he has spoken to workers and unions since then; if so, the outcome of the contacts; if an attempt was made by him to intervene in the matter; if his attention has been drawn to the impact the decision the company will have on families and localities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19389/20]
Question· writtenPQ 211asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2020
211. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actual amounts and percentages of the July stimulus allocated to cycling, walking, national roads, aviation, public transport, maritime, road haulage and regional and local roads, respectively, in tabular form. [19074/20]
Question· writtenPQ 209asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2020
209. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding being allocated under the July stimulus under cycling, walking, national roads, aviation, public transport, maritime, road haulage and regional and local roads, respectively in tabular form. [19072/20]
Question· writtenPQ 193asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2020
193. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will intervene in view of the fact that many Irish persons that booked holidays before the Covid-19 lockdown are now losing their money due to the travel ban and airlines are refusing to offer a refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18900/20]
Question· writtenPQ 123asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2020
123. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate whether passengers were transferred between an aircraft (details supplied) in Dublin airport on 26 June 2020 in which the aircraft originated as a flight in Washington DC, landed in Dublin and originated another flight between Dublin and Benghazi, Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18309/20]
Question· writtenPQ 120asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2020
120. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the estimated number of private jets that land in Irish airports each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18186/20]
Question· writtenPQ 89asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020
89. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery report; his plans to implement the recommendations of the report; when a stimulus package for Shannon Airport will be put in place to encourage the rebuilding of traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17806/20]
Question· writtenPQ 88asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020
88. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the National Aviation Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17804/20]
Question· writtenPQ 165asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2020
165. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the dispute in Shannon Airport between cabin crew and their unions with an airline (details supplied) concerning the nature of the engagement of the company with them in respect of working conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17108/20]
Question· writtenPQ 143asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2020
143. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if guidance will be provided to persons who have booked overseas travel in cases in which the country to which they are travelling is not on the green list and the airlines and or tour operators are refusing to offer compensation or credit for deferrals or cancellations. [16596/20]
Question· writtenPQ 135asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2020
135. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that airlines are refusing to issue refunds to customers that have cancelled flights for July and August 2020; if the airlines will be instructed to issue refunds or credit notes to these customers who have cancelled flights on the basis of the advice to avoid all non-essential travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16514/20]