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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Deputy Clare Daly has convinced me.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 69: In page 18, to delete lines 23 to 25 and substitute “decision under subsection (8)(a)shall—”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 70: In page 18, line 31, to delete “subsection (8)(b)” and substitute “subsection (8)(a)”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 72: In page 18, line 36, to delete “section 25” and substitute “section 25(a)”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 73: In page 18, to delete lines 37 to 39 and substitute “introduced by virtue of a decision under subsection (8)(a), take”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I will not accept the amendment. What we are doing here is simply allowing for the process under Regulation No. 598/2014 with current planning legislation and general established practice. We do not believe the amendment is necessary.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 76: In page 19, line 24, to delete "subsection (8)"and substitute "subsection (8)(a)".

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 77: In page 19, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: “ "related report (subsection (5)(b))" means the report (if any) prepared by the Board pursuant to subsection (5)(b); "related report (subsection (8)(b)" means the report prepared by the Board pursuant to subsection (8)(b);".

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 78: In page 19, lines 38 and 39, to delete all words from and including “section 9(15)(a);” in line 38 down to and including line 39 and substitute “section 9(15)(a).”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 79: In page 20, to delete lines 1 to 3.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Chairman, I am perfectly willing to continue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Fraud (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I am aware of the small cohort of drivers fraudulently displaying motor insurance discs valid for a 12 month period when a premium has only been partially paid, as are the insurance industry. Driving without motor insurance is an offence under the Road Traffic Laws. Enforcement of Road Traffic legislation is a matter for An Garda Síochána. I understand that the Garda Mobility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Exemptions (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: In order to provide a comprehensive answer to this question we have requested further specific details. An email issued to the Deputy from my office on 11th January seeking clarification on the details of this case. Upon receipt of the Deputy's response, a detailed reply will issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The number of used cars imported into Ireland has grown significantly in recent years. As the Deputy is no doubt aware, EU legislation permits the free movement of goods (including new and used cars) between Member States, allowing European citizens greater consumer choice. Manufacturing standards for vehicles are also set at EU level and enforced on an EU-wide basis, meaning that similar...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: European Commission proposal COM (2017) 276 is a proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 1999/62/EC on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures, as regards certain provisions on vehicle taxation. The proposal was adopted by the Commission on 31 May 2017. It is still under consideration by the Council and a Council Decision has not been adopted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Maritime safety is the key concern of the Irish Maritime Administration (IMA) which is a part of my Department. The IMA has many roles in relation to maritime safety both of a preventative and a reactive nature. For instance, the Marine Survey Office carries out maritime transport regulation for ships, seafarers, ports and cargos for safety, security, pollution prevention, accessibility and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The funding call for projects under the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways closed on November 30th. Twenty two detailed applications were received from sixteen Local Authorities and State Agencies, including applications for the projects referred to by the Deputy. My Department is currently in the process of assessing each application that was received...