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

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes. To answer the Deputy's question directly, Shannon Airport Authority would have to seek consent as well from those Ministers. Shannon is different, I suppose, and although the DAA covers Dublin and Cork, rest assured that we want to protect the mid-west region as well, including Shannon. We are acutely aware of that. This does not have an impact on Shannon and it is specifically an...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I take on board the points made by the Deputies, which are valid. Shannon is completely separate from the provisions of this amendment, however. I assure the Deputies, from dealing with stakeholders in the region, of the importance of Shannon Group and the heritage sites. I met a number of stakeholders on the ground on the future of Shannon Heritage. We want to ensure that is viable,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: No, it has not. Borrowing capacity is not a problem. We want to get international travel back up and running. We will have statements in the Dáil about that later. It is the priority. In the meantime, we are ensuring we support the airports with structure that can enable them to move on. Borrowing capacity is not an issue.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Work in that regard is ongoing. The review is completed but we must look at the heritage sites in order to find the best future or home for them. There are issues around conservation of strategically important sites and monuments within the State, including repairs. All that work is happening while we work with local stakeholders and groups. I have engaged with a number of them. The work...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Work is ongoing. I hope in the next couple of months we will get clarity on that. I assure the Deputy that work is ongoing behind the scenes on that.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: That process is under way. The Minister has responsibility for that process. I hope it will be completed very shortly.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 21: In page 61, to delete lines 11 to 14 and substitute the following: “(b) facilitate the efficient and economic development and operation of Dublin Airport, (c) promote high-quality and cost-effective airport services at Dublin Airport, and (d) take account of the policies of the Government on aviation, climate change and sustainable...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 22: In page 61, to delete lines 19 to 23 and substitute the following: “(iii) the substitution, in paragraph (i), of “daa, and” for “daa.”, and (iv) the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (i): “(j) the need to encourage competition at Dublin Airport to—”.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 23: In page 70, to delete lines 5 to 9 and substitute the following: “(4) This section shall not apply to— This and amendment No. 24 provide for members of the commission's superannuation scheme to be protected under the new section inserted by No. 24 to protect members of the single public service pension scheme. Staff will have no less favourable...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of ongoing dialogue between the IAA and staff about pension matters. That is quite appropriate with the reforms that are provided for in this Bill. Two submissions have been made about section 41(7) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993, which provides that a dispute about superannuation benefits may be submitted to the Minister for Transport for final determination by the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I appreciate the Deputy's question. I can write to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform about this but it is up to him to determine, not me. I have received parliamentary questions from Deputy Carey and others about it.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The dispute process goes through my Department and is sent to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. As I said, I will write to the Minister regarding an update for the Deputy on this.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 24: In page 70, after line 9, to insert the following: “Superannuation schemes or arrangements in relation to members of Commission or staff to whom section 110does not apply 111.(1) The IAA shall, as soon as is practicable after the commencement of this section but, in any case, before the dissolution day, make the relevant scheme or arrangement. (2) The...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. I certainly understand the intentions and the spirit of these amendments but I cannot accept amendments Nos. 8 or 9. Amendment No. 8 proposes to establish a licence holders' forum in national legislation. First, it must be borne in mind that regulations governing pilot licences, and commercial air transport and standards, are developed at EU level. The process for...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. They appreciate the complexities involved in including this provision in primary legislation. I hear the points they make around consultation and engagement. I assure them that engagement will be at the heart of the IAA and it will be mandated to do that. Deputy Carey alluded to engaging with the committee. If the Deputies agree, we could arrange a meeting before...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I can speak to the amendment.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I can write back to Deputy Carey. We can contact the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform because it is the Minister's determination, not mine.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I cannot accept amendment No. 10. This amendment relates to a crew peer support programme. Peer support programmes are governed by EU legislation, mainly Regulation No. 2018/1042. This regulation introduced new requirements for support programmes that require operators to enable, facilitate and ensure access to a proactive and non-punitive support programme that will assist and support...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. I will ask my officials to meet with IALPA about this. I will also meet with the Deputies regarding these amendments before Report Stage, if that is okay.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. I cannot accept amendment No. 17 and the related amendments Nos. 19 and 25. However, I agree with the sentiment. The ultimate sanction of losing a licence should not be the only sanction available to the regulator. Sanctions must be effective and proportionate. I recognise that having a single sanction only may weaken the IAA's response to issues. Withdrawal of a...