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Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I would like to reply to everybody individually but do not have time. I will reply to everybody generally. The EU directive is implemented by way of statutory instrument. That should be clarified. The reference to SI 594/2018 is not about delaying, as Deputy Troy says. It is an improvement.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: There is no attempt to cause delay to developments on health at an EU level. There may be a misunderstanding here. I will address this again with regard to amendment No. 59 if necessary. Health is fully referenced in regulation 598, the 2002 environmental noise directive and the 2018 regulations implementing that directive. The competent authority is required to have regard to each of...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Yes, it will be included.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 43:In page 9, line 36, to delete “sections 9(9)and 10(16)” and substitute “section 9(9)”.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 44:In page 10, line 13, to delete “Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 140 of 2006)” and substitute “European Communities (Environmental Noise) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 549 of 2018)”. This amendment updates a reference to the latest environmental noise guidelines, which implement the 2002 directive into Irish law and which came...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I will deal with the others. Does the House want me to discuss the rest of them first?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I will discuss the others then.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I will discuss them all together.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: We had an extended debate last week on the World Health Organization, WHO, guidelines, which is probably what Deputy Daly is concerned about. In that debate I explained that it was not possible to introduce amendments which have the effect of changing EU regulations, even if I wanted to do so. In coming to this amendment, I understand that there might be some confusion that I am doing...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Yes. In answer to Deputy Broughan, a statutory instrument will not take precedence over any EU directive. All developments at EU level will apply to the Bill. To respond to Deputy Darragh O'Brien, I considered the issue of how best to include the health references, which I will speak about in more detail when we come to amendment No. 59, and where in the Bill such references had most...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Amendments Nos. 42 and 43 deal with the same issue. On Committee Stage an amendment was made to section 6 which introduces two processes for making regulations. 10 o’clock Under the first process, regulations are made and laid before each House of the Oireachtas, with the provision that either House may pass a resolution within 21 days to annul such regulations. This is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. Under this Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) towards the cost of Phase 1a of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The key policy objective of the Sport area of my Department is “To contribute to a healthier and more active society by promoting sports participation and supporting high performance and the provision of facilities.” Within the Sport area, the Sports Capital Programmes Division facilitates the building and maintenance of sports facilities by clubs, local authorities and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has a 3 year rolling Irish Language Scheme 2018- 2021 in place in accordance with its obligations under the Official Languages Act 2003 and in compliance with the 20 year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030. In addition to having a dedicated Irish Language Officer , the Department facilitates and funds training courses in Irish where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Coast Guard recently issued a safety instruction to its volunteers in relation to the use of blue lights and warning devices (sirens) on Coast Guard vehicles on public roads. This instruction does not impact on their use while the vehicle is static. However, as part of the Coast Guard’s continuing drive to enhance safety and protect its volunteers, full-time staff and members of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 211 together. The TEN-T Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 stipulates that a review of the TEN-T network will take place no later than by the end of 2023. My Department will be making a formal submission within the next 2 months to the European Commission calling for an early review of the TEN-T Network, taking into account our National Development Plan,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As previously stated in my reply to the question referred to by the Deputy, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have no statutory function in relation to the development of the transport plan in question. As I understand there has been engagement between the local authority and the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to the plan, I have referred the Deputy's question to...