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Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy Broughan has always been a progressive.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: That is a memorable line.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: We made many changes on Committee Stage. If Deputy Broughan had been at any of the debates he would know that.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I will be quick, as I contributed last night. The health of residents and neighbours has to be paramount in all of this. I have lived beside the airport my whole life-----

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: -----and I know thousands of people who work in the airport. I am also someone who wants to see job growth and who recognises the fact that the airport is an important piece of national infrastructure. Perhaps it is not seen that way in Howth Head but people who are working and who are actually-----

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: He does not need to intervene.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I am actually on the flight path for the new runway.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I have not invited anything.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy Clare Daly makes a very fair point. To deal specifically with items that are of relevance to this Bill, our transport spokesperson tabled an amendment on Committee Stage, which I moved on his behalf, to establish a separate unit within Fingal County Council. This amendment was debated on Committee Stage and was unfortunately voted down by five votes to two. Those who were there will...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I circulated the exact note to the residents and to the group at the time. I actually put it on the floor of the House again yesterday, as did Deputy Troy. That is the unfortunate reality of it. We must now ensure, as we did yesterday evening, that residents' health is absolutely paramount in any surveys carried out in respect of decisions of the noise regulator. It has to be clear and...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I agree with Deputy Clare Daly, in that the structure of the competent authority has not been clarified. I have raised this issue with the Minister. We have discussed levels of competence, experience and so on with the officials. We have been told that there would be consultations on same. A great deal more work is needed on these matters. On Committee Stage, amendments were passed...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes. Does the Leas-Cheann Comhairle want me to adjourn the debate?

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 191. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the potential for small self-administered pensions to partner with the State to assist with the long-term lease scheme for social housing; if she has considered the impact that a the lack of derogation will have in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8787/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tender Process (26 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 417. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a competition (details supplied) which was due to go out to public tender in 2017; the progress with the tender; when it will be published or retendered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9629/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tender Process (26 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 418. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a competition (details supplied); when it is due to be retendered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9630/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tender Process (26 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 419. To ask the Minister for Health when the tender for a matter (details suppled) will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9631/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tender Process (26 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 420. To ask the Minister for Health when the tender for a matter (details supplied) will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9632/19]

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Will the Minister of State clarify that the approach being taken by the Government is consistent with that of other EU member states in this regard? I understand the logic of it but it is a shame. Fianna Fáil, a pro-European Union party, regrets the fact that Britain is leaving the European Union. By leaving and not retaining EU citizenship, however, it makes sense that those who are...

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Tá mé ceart go leor. Fuair mé mo fhreagra.

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Feb 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I suggest that the Minister of State circulates his notes because this is a crucially important amendment. The reason I say this is because it is important for electors in these constituencies who are going to vote on 24 May to understand exactly what they are voting for and the status of the MEPs they elect. I would have thought that this was unprecedented. I understand the reason for it...