Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 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]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland’s long term economic wellbeing is closely linked to our global connectivity. Aviation, as a key component of this connectivity, will have a very important role to play in our economic recovery, and to that end the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery’s final report contains a number of valuable recommendations.
Since its publication, the Government has implemented a number of the Report's recommendations, including the finalisation of Covid-19 protocols for international air travel and the continuation of wage subsidy supports into 2021. The other recommended measures are aimed at stimulating traffic and are therefore largely dependent on there being a change to the Government's position on non-essential international travel - having regard to the prevailing expert advice on containing Covid-19 in Ireland. It will be in that context that the Government will look again to the Taskforce Report.
