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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: We are not talking about tickets.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: We are not talking about where people get tickets or if they get a return journey. We are talking about people crossing a border, and after a hard Brexit they will be going into a third country. In his opening address the Minister stated that issues are being considered at operational levels and practical answers may emerge. I am just asking if there is a flavour of the issues being...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: They cannot decide on the Border issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister should keep going.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The front page of theIrish Independentran a story saying that the Minister had not met anyone, then all of a sudden the Minister decided to have a whistlestop trip around Europe to meet his counterparts.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Is that part of this legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge the good work that has been done by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to address some of the major challenges we are expecting at the end of March, particularly as regards connectivity for our airlines. While the Minister acknowledged that it was not resolved there is, at least, a temporary arrangement that will ensure our airlines continue to fly. I recently...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: What ports has the Department requested be included?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Mr. Burke might revert to the committee in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: That is why we have been seeking a review of the TEN-T network. The programme for Government committed to seeking such a review long before Brexit. However, in the light of the imminency of Brexit, it is more crucial than ever that the TEN-T network designation be reviewed. It is regrettable that no formal application for a review has been made, although I acknowledge the matter has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Before the Minister concludes, will he speak specifically on TEN-T, the review and when he will make a formal application as that relates to Government policy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: When does the Government plan to make a formal application to review the TEN-T network?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister has now confirmed there is a cap on air freight at summer 2018 levels.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I asked about the maintenance certificates that were issued under EU law by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: It is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister may be missing the point. We have already seen one company pull out of Rosslare.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The shortest route between Ireland and mainland Europe is to depart from Rosslare. What will happen if there are problems with the landbridge, time delays, backups or long queues? I have outlined the number of vehicles going from Rosslare to mainland Europe and the number of trucks per day which leave from Dublin Port and use the landbridge. There is a significant number of trucks using...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: There are 1,000 trucks a day leaving Dublin Port and using the landbridge. If 80% use the landbridge to get to mainland Europe, that amounts to 800 trucks a day or 4,000 a week. Only 750 trucks are leaving from Rosslare to travel to mainland Europe. How will we increase capacity from 750 trucks a week to in excess of 4,000? That capacity could potentially be needed. The Minister keeps...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister is comparing apples and oranges when he talks about Rotterdam port. We all know that the shortest route is from Rosslare to France. The Minister is talking about from moving from a 16-hour to a 28-hour sailing on average. Goods that might be transported on one route might not necessarily be transported on another. That is not competition for somebody who needs to have quick...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister. He very rarely admits that I am right, so I appreciate his doing so.