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- Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: Sinn Féin has always been in favour of retaining town councils. This is why we voted against the Bill, introduced and passed by Fine Gael and the Labour Party, to abolish them in 2013. Sinn Féin believes in the retention of properly functioning local democracy that provides for better engagement with citizens and improved accountability at local level. There is nothing new in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: I thank Mr. McGrail for his presentation in which he stated he had a passionate interest in aviation. What practical experience does he have in aviation? Deputy Troy asked a similar question. As Mr. McGrail did not outline his experience in the sector in his presentation or curriculum vitae, I ask him to furnish the committee with information in that regard. Mr. McGrail stated that...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: That was precisely my point. Ryanair pilots were very much aggrieved that the safety concerns they had raised were not addressed. In his opening statement, Mr. McGrail said safety was a priority for him.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: That is why I am putting this question to him. Will he look into those complaints? If safety is a priority, will he consider meeting with the Ryanair pilots on the serious issues they have raised? The purpose of them trying to bring them forward to the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport was because they felt they were getting nowhere with the IAA. If Mr. McGrail said in his...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: Why would we not be allowed ask for an investigative report on safety issues raised by pilots?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: I am not aware of anything that would block me from doing that. Is the Vice Chairman aware of anything that would specifically block me from asking for that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: I thank the Senator for his contribution but it is not for him to say either whether Mr. McGrail should investigate or be interested. Mr. McGrail said safety was a priority. I would not be raising the issue with him but for the fact that the Ryanair pilots feel aggrieved about their safety concerns. If there is any issue with safety, it should be thoroughly investigated and a report...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: We might have to look at inviting IALPA and others in again because if there is not a willingness to investigate the matter, that raises even more concerns.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: The Senator does not speak on behalf of Ryanair pilots-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: -----so do not attempt to say that they do not have concerns when clearly they do. He does not represent them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: If they have serious concerns, I am interested in hearing their concerns because it is a public safety issue.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: If the Senator is not interested, that is another matter but I am.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: The Senator does not represent Ryanair pilots.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: They stood before this committee. They were blocked from raising their concerns. They are entitled to raise their concerns. It is a public safety issue and there is an onus on us as members of a transport committee to hear them. That is precisely why I brought it up with Mr. McGrail, who said in his opening statement that safety is a priority. My question was-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: Yes, that is why I asked if any reports were conducted. It seems there were not any reports conducted. I also asked whether any steps were taken by the Irish Aviation Authority to examine these issues.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: He is here to answer questions. I am sure he is quite happy to do that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: I have said I am quite happy for him to revert to me.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: Not at all. The Senator must not have been at the meeting.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: I am finished now; tá mé críochnaithe.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chair Designate (26 Sep 2018)
Imelda Munster: Yes, I am. Continue.