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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: Deputy Troy can prove that when it comes to the vote. This is it.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: Deputy Troy has just said the director of services appointed would be independent. Perhaps I misunderstand him. In county councils throughout the State the director of services works under and is answerable to the chief executive officer. Therefore, will the Deputy explain his position? Perhaps it is my stupidity, but will he explain what is meant by an independent director of services...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: It is almost as if the Minister is laying plans to recruit nine people with absolutely no expertise for the job required of them.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 12: In page 7, line 13, to delete “chief executive” and substitute “Commissioner”. I withdraw my amendment but will resubmit it on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 15: In page 7, to delete lines 14 to 16.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 18: In page 7, to delete lines 17 and 18.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 24: In page 7, to delete lines 25 to 29 and substitute the following: "(a) the Commissioner in performing the functions of the competent authority, and (b) any employee of the CAR assisting the Commissioner in the performance of such functions, shall not be subject to the direction of any other person.".

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: It is very strange. I would have thought there would be an onus on a Minister to be cognisant of the most up-to-date EU regulation when drafting legislation and, depending on the legislation, to adhere to the most recent EU regulation. Is that not the case?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: The Minister does not have the discretion to divulge his legal advice either.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: That means that the committee will be left in the dark.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I did not say that.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: It is very strange.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 37: In page 10, to delete line 9 and substitute "the stakeholders, including local residents groups and individual residents, are consulted in a transparent way on the intended actions:". This amendment provides for consultation with residents. Local residents feel left out of the process and have very legitimate concerns about planning issues, in particular, the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 39: In page 10, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: “(c) the likely effect of the identified noise mitigation measures and operating restrictions (if any) is thoroughly evaluated in relation to its projected impact on the well-being and health of local residents;”. The Chairman can go ahead for now, thank you.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 50: In page 12, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following: “(e) an assessment of the impact of the decision on the well-being and health of local residents;”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: No, I am not.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 52: In page 14, line 6, after “subsection (15)(a)” to insert “except in circumstances where an appeal has been lodged”.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (15 Jan 2019)

Imelda Munster: 923. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the NTA to publish a transport plan for Newbridge, County Kildare which was due to be published at the end of 2018; the timeline for the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1160/19]

Promoting Cycling: Motion [Private Members] (19 Dec 2018)

Imelda Munster: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. Sinn Féin is very much in favour of the promotion of all sustainable forms of transport, in particular public transport and cycling. A wider view needs to be taken and all planning initiatives must prioritise public transport and cycling, along with the reduction of private car usage in our cities. These go hand in hand. The best way...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2018)

Imelda Munster: Does the Taoiseach ever take a walk around this city and see people living in tents outside the Garden of Remembrance or sleeping in tents outside shopping centres or just around the corner from the House, on Nassau Street, where one practically has to step over human beings huddled in sleeping bags? How does he think their Christmas will be? Does he think they will have a happy Christmas?...