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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: I thank the Minister. He will be aware that the response from the taxi industry and the representative bodies has not been welcoming of what has been announced. It is not enough. The NTA has stated that SPSV drivers have €11,500 in fixed costs per year so we need a support for that. The extension of vehicle age limits must go beyond next year. Taxi drivers must be able to plan for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: It is really encouraging to have that on the record of the House. It will help to quash any concerns in relation to the issue. We go through the arts industry and the events industry and we have spoken about aviation. Taxis drivers should be included with these industries which are going to be the last ones to recover from the pandemic. Taxi drivers have still had to pay out of their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Driver Test (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: I am unsure of the protocol, as I have not come in on another parliamentary question previously. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank the Minister for the response. While it is clear that the resources are coming in, can I raise an issue? There is a relatively small subcategory of people, namely, those with additional needs and disabled drivers, who have not been able to keep up...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: 27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider piloting a free public transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31502/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to decarbonise Ireland’s passenger rail fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31506/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding and his views on the job losses and reduced wages affecting workers in the aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31505/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: 95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding and if a copy will be provided of the detailed design works in relation to MetroLink as it relates to Estuary Court, Chapel Lane, and Ashely Estate in Swords, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31504/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Bodies (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: 387. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary No. 174 of 19 May 2021, the reason Ireland has failed to provide the information relating to procedural time limits on the eJustice portal after more than three years; the actions she and her predecessor have taken during this time to ensure that this information is made available on the eJustice...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: The Minister of State's response is disappointing. Would she be open to further engagement before Report Stage? It sounds like she is open to what we are trying to achieve, at least in spirit. She may view the proposal as a bit rigid. If there was a way she and I could meet while this legislation is being debated and before it is finalised, I would appreciate it as it would improve the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: Yes. I thank the Minister of State.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: I will not press this amendment at this stage. We will have further discussions before Report Stage.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: I move amendment No. 8: In page 40, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “Licence Holders Forum Section 58.The Act of 1993 is amended by the insertion of section 14A: “14A.(1)The Irish Aviation Authority shall establish a standing body to serve as the collective statutory collaborative and consultative forum in relation to air safety and its regulation...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: I would like to discuss it.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: I move amendment No. 10: In page 40, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: "Crew Peer Support Programmes 58.The Act of 1993 is amended by the insertion of section 14C: "14C. (1)The Irish Aviation Authority shall periodically review the crew peer support programmes provided by the holders of air carrier licences or otherwise made available by them to crew pursuant to...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: Similar to my previous response, it might be something we pick up between now and Report Stage. I will not push this to a vote.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: Deputy O'Rourke summed it up extremely well so there is no need for me to add anything. Our amendments come from the same source and there is now agreement the Minister of State will meet us and will ask the officials to meet the people who have done a lot of work on the amendments. I am happy with this approach if other members are also. I am not sure whether Deputy O'Rourke is. I do not...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: I move amendment No. 19: In page 56, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: "(2) The Act of 1993 is amended by the insertion of the text set out in Schedule 4as Schedule 3 to that Act.".

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: There is no getting around it - this is landmark legislation. Temperatures are high and we are on Report Stage on the back of a Committee Stage that took place last week. We in opposition are disappointed with how the latter element went. In advance of Committee Stage and this debate, I looked back over my Second Stage speech. Knowing what was coming and that no further changes would be...

Acquisition of Development Land (Assessment of Compensation) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Jun 2021)

Duncan Smith: I am delighted to close this debate. Labour Party Private Members' motions are taking on a familiar pattern. They are getting broad support from the Opposition. In fact, the support was quite effusive from most Opposition spokespeople who opened and closed their contributions with it. In the middle of those contributions is where they get their clips for Facebook and whatever other social...