Joe Carey
Ceist:200. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport when a survival plan will be produced to safeguard the aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25323/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 13 May 2021
Ceisteanna (200)
Freagraí scríofa
On 14 April, industry members of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum published an Aviation Restart Plan which made several recommendations they considered necessary for the restart and recovery of the Irish aviation sector. These recommendations require engagement across all relevant government departments and consultation with public health authorities, which is now underway.
We are now also assessing additional details that I had requested of the NCADF on their plan on how key stakeholders will ramp up operations incrementally as restrictions ease, while ensuring agreed public health and safety measures remain in effect.
Government continues to advise against all non-essential international travel, to protect public health and to mitigate the risk of new variants of COVID-19 entering Ireland.
A roadmap for the re-opening of international travel will be considered in the coming weeks, which will take account of both the progress made with our national vaccination programme and public health advice. Several Government Departments are involved in the restart of international travel, including work on EU COVID-19 Certificates.