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Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 22: In page 9, lines 2 and 3, to delete "on or in the vicinity of the proposed route". This relates again to the issue of networks. Concerns have been raised by people in the transport industry who believe the network is the key element we have to consider when we make plans for the development of public transport. The network does not comprise a collection of...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 23: In page 9, to delete lines 4 to 6. This amendment seeks the deletion of paragraph (iv), which makes an exception from the provision that account shall be taken of "the contribution the proposed public bus passenger service would have in achieving an increase in the availability of public transport services for the public". This is very vague. A very effective...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 25: In page 9, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(xiii) all relevant health and safety, labour and accessibility legislation and regulation and fair and reasonable salaries for all transport workers.". Amendments Nos. 25 and 26 are critical. The Labour Party's view of the Bill is predicated on these two amendments being adopted. When the Bill is enacted...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: The principles proposed in these amendments should be inserted in this Bill. I know the Minister can refer to other legislation under which labour law will be implemented or not as the case may be. The regulator by its nature should be required to meet these conditions. The men and women who would run and work in companies that would receive licences under this legislation would hope that...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 26: In page 9, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(c) shall require the applicant to produce a statement confirming that they agree and that they accept that it is a condition of the granting of the licence that they will respect the established conditions of employment in the public transport sector, including respecting the rights of employees to engage...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 27: In page 9, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following: "(3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2), the Authority shall invite and consider submissions from any local authority whose functional area includes a place to which the application relates. (4) The making of a submission under subsection (3) shall be a reserved function, provided the...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: No, amendment No. 27 was not in the group. Amendments Nos. 28 to 30, inclusive, were in the group. It is a different amendment and one in which the Acting Chairman, Deputy Kennedy, might be interested. The amendment seeks to provide local authorities with a role in the licensing process and place it in legislation. It is almost certain that local authorities will have a view on this and...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Minister for coming some of the way with us on this. The wording in amendment No. 27 is probably better formulated and is placed better in the Bill but given that the Minister has come forward in this regard, I withdraw the amendment.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 28: In page 9, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(a) he or she complies strictly with the best labour, health and safety standards,".

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 30: In page 9, between lines 40 and 41, to insert the following: "(d) he or she complies with the highest health and safety and labour standards as defined in Irish and EU legislation.".

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 31: In page 9, between lines 40 and 41, to insert the following: "(e) all of the operator's fleet is fully accessible.". This deals with the provisions on the authority's requirements for a licensee. We had a lengthy discussion on it this afternoon. I want the requirements for the grant of a licence to include that all of the operator's fleet be fully accessible. The...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 33: In page 10, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: "(f) any requirements to post a bond or guarantees to protect the State in the event of bankruptcy or substantial non compliance with this Act or the conditions of the Licence.". This amendment deals with key issues in respect of the provision of licences. I previously mentioned the AerDart service which...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I have offered an example of a service which was withdrawn. I am not sure of the licence conditions in that instance but I understand the licence remained outstanding for the service long after it had ceased. Commuters would be gravely concerned if an operator ceased to provide a service arbitrarily because it was taken over by a foreign operator or wanted to wait upon more favourable...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 35: In page 10, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following: "(2) The Authority shall publish details of the levy scheme or any other mechanism it will utilise to finance the regulation of private operators.". This amendment requires the authority to publish information on the ways it finances its operations. We have in recent times discussed the difficulty of...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: May the National Transport Authority use resources raised by the Commission for Taxi Regulation for any purpose? This issue arose recently with regard to student registration fees when it was alleged a college was using these fees for purposes other than the welfare of students, the purpose for which the fees were collected. A number of Deputies raised this matter in recent weeks....

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: The Deputy does not know much about business.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Does the Minister see it as being a strong, financially independent organisation? I assume he sees it as an outfit that will not have to come to him cap in hand looking for funding. Is it his understanding that it will be self-maintaining?

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: Given that assurance — I hope I do not regret it in future — I will withdraw the amendment.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No.37: In page 11, line 4, after "taken" to insert "and/or geographical area covered". This amendment adds "geographical area covered" to the route to be taken in the section dealing with the attachment of conditions for licences. I thought of this in respect of the local transport network. We should think about networks as well as routes. I hope we get good news in the...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 39: In page 11, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: "(j) compliance with all health and safety, labour and employment legislation, regulations and standards including those on salary and work conditions,".