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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: What was the question? I am sorry, but I think I missed it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The authority is not compromised because this is a levy and it is not compromised because it is a small amount.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: It is a significant amount in that context, but how would there be any leverage if it is a levy? How would it give the DAA leverage? It is not up to the DAA to state it will not pay it. It is not going to take that attitude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I do not accept that local authorities are somehow in the pockets of those who pay rates when they are imposed-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: May I finish? The Deputy interrupts me a great deal, whereas I just let her go. I do not accept that local authorities are in the pockets of their ratepayers. I have never accepted that and have no intention of accepting it. It would be easy enough to pick a hole in every local authority and say it was conflicted in every way in everything it did. In this situation the DAA is paying 8%....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand the fears outlined by the Deputy in terms of it being an economic catastrophe, in the words of the chief executive of the DAA, if the second runway is not built. Although that is very colourful language, there are real dangers if the runway is not built. There is a build-up of traffic at Dublin Airport such that one or two delays may cause congestion, which emphasises the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I do not wish to delay it and will not do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Is Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asking me to delay it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The timetable I set out in my opening address is clear that the runway should be built by March 2021 and operational six months thereafter. The noise regulator should be appointed according to that timetable and be in operation, have made a final determination and concluded all appeals before the runway becomes operational. If that happens, as we are determined to ensure it will, we will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The legislation will specifically stipulate that the determination will remain valid during ongoing judicial reviews, appeals or other court cases.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Notwithstanding the fact that appeals are ongoing, the determination will be in operation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Work has commenced.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I am referring to appeals -in the period from 31 December 2019 to 31 December 2020.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The determination, once made in December 2019, will remain valid until ongoing appeals are decided on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I agree with the Chairman. However, the timetable was accepted by the Cabinet this week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Nobody has taken the lead in that way. The Department of the Taoiseach is obviously very interested, as are other Departments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: We want to include every relevant Department and will continue to so do. Such involvement is extremely welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Extensive talks at all levels have been ongoing for several months and considered all possibilities. The implications of Brexit for aviation are extremely serious and being dealt with as such by the Department which has a dedicated Brexit unit. Aviation is its top priority because connectivity may be the most important aspect for this island. The European Commission has been made fully...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: With regard to the issue of the impairment tests and the problem with-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Impairment tests in road traffic cases are tests such as walking in a straight line or touching one's nose which can be used to indicate if a person is under the influence of an intoxicant. If a person refuses or fails to take an impairment test, the intention of the law is that gardaí will have the option of conducting a preliminary oral fluid test for drugs and also the option of...