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

Shane Ross: It was the correct action to take. Fingal County Council is on record as stating it is satisfied that the reservations have been met and that it is clearly in favour of being the noise regulator.

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

Shane Ross: The reservations have been met and satisfied. That is and will remain the situation. People should not raise the issue at this stage and say there is some secret. I have not been sitting on any letter.

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

Shane Ross: The letter was not written to me. The discussion has been open and free. The issue of a conflict of interest has been resolved by the Attorney General.

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

Shane Ross: Come on.

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

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 51:In page 11, to delete lines 41 and 42, and in page 12, to delete lines 1 to 15 and substitute the following:“(10) (a) The competent authority may, for the purposes of an assessment of the noise situation at the airport, by notice in writing direct the airport authority to carry out such assessments and give to it such information or plans arising from such...

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

Shane Ross: Before I get into the substantive issue of the amendment I want to acknowledge the constructive proposals made by Fianna Fáil to strengthen the safeguards and to reinforce-----

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

Shane Ross: I want to reinforce the accountability, transparency and independence provisions of the regulator. There was extensive debate last night and last week about which was the right organisation to appoint as the noise regulator. While some of it was not particularly well-informed, a number of very important issues were raised, particularly by Deputy Troy, which I wish to address. I am...

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

Shane Ross: The Government amendments that were carried last week were a direct result of that engagement and serve to reinforce that the new regulatory regime will be fair for all stakeholders, will be seen to be fair and will be accountable to external assessment on that basis. The amendments passed include provision for a review to take place of the performance by the regulator of its functions under...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I still am.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for raising this Topical Issue matter. Obviously, I have read the media reports this week regarding MetroLink and the NTA's development of a preferred route for public consultation. I can confirm that I met the NTA this week to be updated on the project. Separately, I also met the chair of Transport infrastructure Ireland, TII, recently during which the issue of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am very happy to express my own views to the National Transport Authority, NTA, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, about Government policy. I have noticed that all the Deputies here, quite understandably, have been representing their own constituencies in this area and that is absolutely fine. I must, however, look at it on an overall basis. I will not comment on any particular...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am happy to tell the Deputies this and comment on that route because that was their finding and I am being as open as possible about it. In response to Deputy O'Rourke I cannot tell him any more than this because he is asking me to publish a route at this stage, which of course I have no intention of doing. The NTA and TII will shortly publish a preferred route. This will reflect the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Two years is too long also. I have made this absolutely clear. That would be a major issue in a capital city, or any other city, and it must not happen.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It may be a proposal but it will be a proposal that will not cross my desk.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I will not sign on a proposal of that sort.

Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Motion (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Before I do anything else, I echo Deputy O'Dowd's words of gratitude to Senator Dolan for the unique perspective he has brought to the Oireachtas on the disability issue. He and his assistant, Mr. Ciarán Delaney, have highlighted and made all of us far more aware of the disability issue in recent times. The fact that the report has been issued is a tribute to Senator Dolan and his...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Any mechanically propelled vehicle (regardless of the form of propulsion) which is used in a public place (as defined in road traffic legislation) must be registered, taxed, insured and roadworthy, and the driver or rider must be licensed. As it is not possible for an electric or powered skateboard to conform with this legislation, it is not considered suitable for use in a public place....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: This matter is under consideration and my office will revert back in due to course.