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Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: It covers it.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: It needs to be read with section 29.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Yes, it needs to be read with section 29 on page 52.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: On Deputy Broughan's question, he is right. European law is superior and we will be subject to changes. If the EU makes a change we will be subject to that as well. There is no question about that and nobody has been trying to hide that fact. In some cases it is a great protection for the residents. On consultation, the level of same will be similar to the level of consultation that...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: One must therefore attempt to reach a solution in which people are adequately and perhaps generously compensated when they are inconvenienced and discomfited in the national interest. We cannot close the airport. That would be absolutely crazy. As we come to the end of the debate, it is particularly notable that in the provision under discussion, we have a good example of compromise...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Many questions have been raised during this debate. We have covered some of them already at great length while discussing other sections. I am happy that Deputy Broughan, Deputy Clare Daly and others were indulged again in questioning the independence of Fingal County Council. It is a fair point but one which we addressed fully on Second Stage and for many hours when discussing amendments....

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Bill is explicit with respect to the new role of the noise regulator in overseeing and holding the DAA to account regarding existing home insulation schemes and the homes buyout. From the outset of Committee Stage, Deputies Troy and Darragh O'Brien made it clear they could only support it if included a provision that the noise regulator assume responsibility for all existing noise...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: These are the voluntary schemes we are trying to include. I have no doubt that the Deputy did not intend this and, as a result, he might consider withdrawing the amendment. This is an area in which there is broad agreement on the right action and the Bill, as amended, is doing the right thing. There has been strong engagement on it across the floor of this House. I know Deputy Brendan...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Aviation Policy commits Ireland to the development of a sustainable, resource-efficient aviation sector. The Policy recognises and supports actions relating to emissions and noise to mitigate the negative external impacts of aviation while facilitating the sustainable growth of the sector in support of business, tourism and air travel consumers. In line with Resolutions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: My priorities in respect of road traffic legislation have been focused on legislation which is immediately needed. In that context, my Department is currently working on a Road Traffic Bill to provide, in the main, for graduated penalties for speeding offences. The Government is still considering proposals which I have put forward for the introduction of graduated speeding penalties....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic Act 1961 defines a mechanically propelled vehicle as a vehicle intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical means, including a bicycle or tricycle with an attachment for propelling it by mechanical power, whether or not the attachment is being used. It also includes a vehicle the means of propulsion of which is electrical, or partly electrical and partly mechanical....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Research in this area does suggest that energy use increases at higher travelling speeds; some studies suggest that moving from 100km/h to 120km/h increases fuel consumption by up to 20% and reducing speed limits, particularly on the motorway network, is often suggested as potentially having a role to play in reducing transport emissions. Co-benefits for road safety may also arise. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 421 and 434 together. 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: Bus Éireann Services (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 and 435 together. The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Bus Services (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I wish to confirm that the person whose details have been supplied by the Deputy is not, and has not been, in receipt of any payment or financial support or other supports from either my Department or Sport Ireland. The funding provided by Sport Ireland to the Olympic Federation of Ireland is utilised for a number of specified programmes and activities which in 2019 include: participation at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including setting the regulations for vehicle standards and suitability, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the Authority's role in this regard, and in order to be of assistance, I have referred your question to the NTA for their direct reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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) have a statutory function to develop public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area, including implementation of the DART Expansion Programme. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area and, in the case of national roads, subject to the consent of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The making of such...