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Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: The Leader should tell that to the people concerned.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 32: In page 45, after line 43, to insert the following: "but any such provision must expire after two years from the commencement of such service or on a date to be specified by the Minister on notice to the Houses of the Oireachtas.". One important feature of the new organisation will be its ability to be a provider of last resort. On Second Stage the Minister...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I will withdraw the amendment. From what the Minister of State said, it appears parts of the provision are compliant with the EU directive in terms of the suggested time limit for the provision of a service of last resort. If there are elements that are inconsistent with the directive, we will consider them as the legislation passes through the Dáil. The intention behind my amendment is...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 34: In page 51, after line 48, to insert the following: "(9) The Authority shall require private bus operators to provide off street parking for their vehicles.". I also wish to address this point. This amendment generated a considerable amount of debate on Committee Stage. Senator Ryan has detailed well the difficulties that such private bus operators can cause in many...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I take this opportunity to thank the Minister and his staff for work at all Stages of this legislation. On this side of the House we recognise the importance of it and of this new organisation working effectively. I thank them for the manner in which they have responded to the work done by this side of the House.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I will not move amendment No. 9 in light of Government amendment No. 8. The spirit of this amendment and others was to try to increase the accountability of a potentially very powerful organisation to the Oireachtas, local authorities and to individuals and communities affected by its work. While the proof of the extent of this accountability will be apparent once the organisation is up and...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 12: In page 16, to delete lines 45 to 48 and in page 17, to delete lines 1 to 3 and substitute the following: "(12) The Minister may, in relation to a draft transport strategy submitted to him or her— (a) approve the draft, (b) approve it with modifications, (c) instruct that it be resubmitted to him or her in a modified form for approval, or (d) refuse to approve it....

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I have not discussed the control and power of the Oireachtas over the proposed Dublin transport authority. I fully understand the role of the Minister, his or her executive power, its limitations and the division of power between the Minister and the Oireachtas. I welcome this new organisation that we will establish, but I predict both sides of this and the other House will, at some stage...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 20: In page 19, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "(3) On the election of the person who is directly elected to the position of Mayor of Dublin, or such other comparable position, that person, and their successors, shall be the Chairperson of the Authority for such period as they hold the office of Mayor.". One of the main themes in the debate is the need...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: We will press this amendment. It is the role of legislation to anticipate what could happen in the future. Government policy clearly articulates that this is something it wants to happen in its term of office. One of the Government's partners in government is very committed to making this happen because it is a good idea. If it is done properly it should make a major difference to the...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I second the amendment.