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

Fergus O'Dowd: I am in the hands of the meeting, I just want everyone to feel that they can contribute fully and there is no restriction on the Minister commenting. Deputy Clare Daly is next and then Deputy Brendan Ryan, as his name is also on the amendment.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I will ask the Minister to respond and then revert to members who wish to address other amendments. The Minister may respond now if he so wishes.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: It is entirely a matter for the Minister. Some very important issues have been raised.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I intend to revert to members in order to ensure there is full two-way traffic on this issue.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: What is new?

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

Fergus O'Dowd: We will go around all the members again. There is no restriction on anyone. We will take Deputy Munster first.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy Coppinger has indicated and then Deputy Clare Daly.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I have a query on that point. To whom was the freedom of information request made?

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

Fergus O'Dowd: That is an important point, but I should point out that officials cannot respond today.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: They could respond through the Minister. That is a fair point.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: That is a good point.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: In fairness, Deputy Coppinger should address her remarks through the Chair.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy Ryan wishes to say something.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Does any other member wish to make a point? Perhaps the Minister will respond to the points, including Deputy Clare Daly's request, and then we can have a further round of queries.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: With respect, I presume there would be minutes of a meeting.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister will give the Deputy the information when he has it.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: It would be helpful if the Department could provide this information as soon as it has it.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: For clarification, is it the case that those staff would be approved by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government to go to Fingal County Council with the Minister’s consent?

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

Fergus O'Dowd: That is what this debate is about-----

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

Fergus O'Dowd: In fairness to the Minister, he has answered openly every question he has been asked openly, and there is also Report Stage of the Bill, regardless of what happens today, so there are many opportunities for members to express their views and to get answers to questions.