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Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The Bill provides that every planning application relating to the development of Dublin Airport will go to the noise regulator for review and the regulator will make a determination as to whether the development would have such a noise impact that it warrants the need to consider the introduction of an operating restriction. Is that okay?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 67:In page 26, lines 41 and 42, to delete “the local authority and Dáil Éireann” and substitute “FCC, the elected members of Dáil Éireann”.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 72:In page 33, line 28, to delete “subsection (13)” and substitute “subsection (14)”.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: This is a technical drafting amendment to correct a numerical reference.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 73:In page 33, line 35, after “authority” to insert the following:“, the elected members of FCC, the elected members of Dáil Éireann in whose constituencies the airport is located”.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 78:In page 35, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following:“(22) In this Part, health aspects shall be assessed in accordance with the Environmental Noise Directive and the European Communities (Environmental Noise) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 549 of 2018).”.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 79:In page 35, to delete line 31 and substitute “(23)* In this section—”.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 84:In page 44, to delete lines 11 to 27 and substitute the following:“(2) Where, before the relevant day, a person has entered into consultations with the Board under section 37B of the Act of 2000 in relation to a relevant development but no notice under subsection (4)(a) of that section has been served on such person following such consultations, such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: There is no change in the policy in relation to use of blue lights and sirens on Coast Guard vehicles. Under SI 694 and 695 of 2011, Coast Guard vehicles can be fitted with blue lights and warning devices. Arising from a safety review internally, the Coast Guard issued a clarification to its volunteers in relation to how these blue lights and warning devices (sirens) should be used on public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The Directive in question, which is commonly referred to as the Cross Border Exchange Directive, relates to sharing of vehicle registration information between EU Member States in order to address certain road traffic offences. I transposed the necessary legislation into national law in 2017. The required technical measures to link into the EU-wide system were also put in place by my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Based on the number of vehicles (5,770) under current taxation in CO2Band F at the end of February 2019, the estimated additional revenue from the increase proposed would be €923,200 in a full year, based on the annual rate of motor tax.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1059, 1061, 1062, 1074, 1136 and 1137 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure including the purchase of rail fleet. In light...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Maintenance (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the IMMAC (Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract) provides the funding framework for the maintenance and renewal of our railway infrastructure and is a requirement under both EU and Irish legislation. It is a contractual agreement between the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Iarnród Éireann, in its designated role as Infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport including the heavy rail enhancement programme which, as the Deputy is aware, comprises funding through the NTA to Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility to secure or provide cycling infrastructure in relation to cycling facilities and schemes to promote cycling. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including the Pearse Station re-roofing project which has already commenced. In light of the NTA's responsibility in the project referred to by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: An Irish driving licence is an EU driving licence and the UK has indicated it will continue to recognise EU driving licences. In a no-deal scenario, drivers of vehicles from Northern Ireland and the UK will be required when entering Ireland to carry with them as proof of insurance a green card and vice versa unless the UK is granted an exemption by the EU Commission. Unless the Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing)(Amendment) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 385 of 1992) provide for the making of refunds of motor tax in certain limited circumstances, including where the owner of a vehicle has ceased, because of illness, injury or other physical disability to use a vehicle. However, the Regulations also provide that the vehicle licence (motor tax disc) must be...