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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Some regulated entities were of the view that the regulator should in fact regulate these charges or have some oversight of them. It is on the second last page of the submission a small number of respondents said the power should be subject to independent oversight, for example, by CAR.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: While that is happening I remind Mr. Gallagher not to forget the note, mentioned by Senator O'Mahony and Deputy Murphy for our next meeting on the mapping issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Are the documents from both of those companies available to members? Are they public documents and can they be circulated to members for when the legislation is published?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: That would be welcome so we can interrogate that point of view.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the witnesses for attending today. This is technical but important legislation. It will fund the future security of everybody who flies. Notwithstanding the questions we have raised and the answers, there will be debate in the Dáil and in the committee again. I am hopeful the committee will be able to conclude the legislation as soon as it is ready and report back to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (16 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the availability of school placements in Drogheda, south County Meath and east County Louth in his Department's schools for persons (details supplied); the most appropriate procedure to make sure the persons can enter in the current school term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48651/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Regulation (16 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 196. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an application was received to remove large amounts of sand from the area of the river Boyne adjacent to a club (detail supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48494/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (16 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 259. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if an application was received to remove large amounts of sand from the area of the River Boyne adjacent to a club (detail supplied) in County Louth. [48676/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Deputy Catherine Murphy. Before we begin, I remind members to turn off their mobile phones completely. I now propose, with members' agreement, to go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome Mr. David McGarry, chairperson designate, Shannon Foynes Port Company. Before we commence, I must draw the attention of the witness to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Thank you. I will call Deputy Troy first followed by Senator Ned O'Sullivan and Deputy Mick Barry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: There were plenty of questions. Mr. McGarry has the floor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes. He has to go to another meeting, of the committee dealing with the eighth amendment, and he will not be able to return though he will get the transcript of this meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that Mr. McGarry is an incoming chairman. Perhaps we can get the chief executive of the port to respond in due course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is it bulk cargo?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is this part of the €1.8 billion expenditure in the strategic plan? I welcome Mr. McGarry's commitment to this. I am trying to understand how the port will develop. Is there a contradiction between container traffic and getting the road built? Is using road and rail a practical option? How will Shannon Foynes Port decide which is more important? How do the other ports near Foynes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Obviously, it is a commercial world and the Shannon Foynes Port has competitors. What are its main competitors now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: What about Belfast?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Shannon Foynes Port would need to be very competitive in order for an exporting business on the east coast to use it. How realistic is the company's development plan given that most of the volume of business is on the east coast?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I appreciate that.