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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ferry Services Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I will bear in mind what the Senator said when I am talking to the ferry companies.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees.  Therefore, I have referred the question to CIÉ 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: Brexit Issues (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The Government’s Contingency Action Plan published in December outlines that ICT systems across Revenue, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the HSE Environmental Health Service will need to be enhanced to deal with the increased volume of documents and requests for clearance, and notes that an initial provision of just over €3m is already allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: A formal review of ridesharing services has not been undertaken but my Department keeps abreast of emerging technologies and is open to consider innovative initiatives. The Deputy will be aware that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is the independent regulator of the small public service vehicle sector and has regulatory oversight of the sector,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I did not meet formally with the CEO of Iarnród Éireann in quarter four of 2018. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Staff (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: In July 2018,  and again in September 2018, a number of decisions were made at Cabinet relating to Brexit preparedness and contingency planning, including the phased recruitment of staff, as required. The Government has already sanctioned € 4m for the commencement of a phased process for the recruitment of additional staff in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród 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: Road Tolls (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Currently all Irish motor vehicles travelling within the EU are covered by the terms of the EU’s Motor Insurance Directive.  This allows motor vehicles to travel freely between the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain as well as within other EU countries.  If the UK leaves the EU with a transition period, there should be no immediate change in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Health Action Plan (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Significant progress has been made on the implementation of the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) since its publication in 2016. Progress is being overseen by an Implementation Group, which is co-chaired by the Departments Transport, Tourism and Sport and Health. A summary Progress Report and a detailed Implementation Report were published...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 80: In page 20, line 11, after "37S" to insert ", paragraph 20C of the Fourth Schedule, and paragraph 17A of the Fifth Schedule,". This is a minor amendment extending definitions of the Bill to further provisions in the Planning and Development Act.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 81: In page 20, to delete lines 19 to 37 and substitute the following: “34B. (1) (a) (i) Where the planning authority receives an application under section 34 for development at the airport, it shall, as soon as is practicable after such receipt— (I) give a copy of the application to the competent authority, and (II) enter into consultations...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: No, I am submitting them now.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 85: In page 22, line 1, to delete “Where this section applies and notwithstanding” and substitute “Notwithstanding”. The amendments are technical drafting amendments and are intended to provide clarity and simplicity. I would like the committee to note that I will introduce another similar technical drafting amendment on Report Stage to...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 86: In page 23, line 18, after “discretion)” to insert “having”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I am not convinced of the need for this change because of the transparent process we are going through. I am not aware of a precedent for it. I am more than satisfied that the notification requirements set out in the Bill, which mirror those in the planning Acts, are sufficient to ensure that people will be made aware of what is happening. All decisions of the noise regulator will be...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: That is fine. I am happy to let the amendment through.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 97: In page 26, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: “(c) The planning authority shall make its decision on the application as soon as is practicable after it receives, pursuant to subsection (14)(a)(ii), a copy of the competent authority’s regulatory decision under subsection (13)(a).”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 98: In page 26, to delete lines 11 to 20 and substitute the following: “(16) Subject to subsection (17), a noise mitigation measure to be introduced by virtue of a regulatory decision adopted under subsection (13)(a) shall— (a) if no appeal under section 37 as read with section 37R is made, within the appropriate period referred to in section...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 99: In page 26, to delete lines 31 to 38 and substitute the following: “(c) Subsections (1) to (3) of section 9 of the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 shall, with all necessary modifications, apply to the performance by the competent authority of its functions under this section. (d) Subsections (4) to (7) of section 9 of the Aircraft Noise...