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Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: There is obviously an issue when you are being overly prescriptive in naming every single device but there must be another way to frame the amendment so it is not so open-ended and referring to "any device". Maybe there is an amendment that is not these, but which references devices that are related to the Road Traffic Act. It could specify the only devices that can be used are ones related...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: They would be illegal.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 37: In page 53, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: “(ba) undertake works to make improvements to the public realm in the vicinity of a road, in the interests of quality, accessibility and amenity,”

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 40: In page 54, to delete lines 10 and 11. Amendment No. 40 seeks to delete a particular circumstance where An Bord Pleanála could approve works that materially contravene development or local area plans where the works are of "strategic, regional or national importance". We have observed significant restrictions on the authority and power of local government in...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I will withdraw the amendment on the understanding that I may bring it forward again on Report Stage.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 42: In page 54, to delete lines 23 to 26.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 46: In page 55, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: "(2A) Cameras operated by or on behalf of a road authority under this section shall not be equipped with facial recognition technology, and no data obtained using such cameras shall be processed by the road authority using facial recognition technology, or be passed to third parties for processing with...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 53: In page 55, line 36, to delete "may" and substitute "shall". These amendments propose a change in language to use "shall" instead of "may". We are seeking to strengthen safeguards around the use of facial recognition technology in the definition of CCTV. The amendments strengthen the provisions around how the Minister regulates the use of cameras and data from...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I appreciate the Minister's proposal. I will withdraw the amendment, with the right to resubmit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 57: In page 56, line 28, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”. I propose to withdraw the amendment at this point.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 61: In page 57, line 30, after “to” to insert “protect and preserve semi-mature and mature trees and hedgerows, especially those older than twenty years, or”. This amendment seeks to include specific protection for mature trees and hedgerows in the amending of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008. As we know, large scale infrastructure...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 62: In page 57, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: “(aa) any public local amenity,”.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 63: In page 57, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: “(aa) the public realm, with particular reference to its quality, accessibility and functionality,”.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 64: In page 57, line 34, after “parking” to insert “for persons with a disability”.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 65: In page 59, line 22, to delete “desirable” and substitute “necessary”. The majority of these amendments are about language and the intention of language. Amendment No. 65 seeks to delete the word "desirable" and substitute "necessary". As it currently reads, the Bill states: "The National Roads Authority may provide in respect of...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 66: In page 59, line 25, to delete “desirable” and substitute “necessary”.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 67: In page 60, line 1, after “safety” to insert “or mobility”.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 68: In page 60, line 2, after “users” to insert “, or which causes a nuisance to road users, especially vulnerable road users, in terms of accessibility and legibility”.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 69: In page 60, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “(c) Where a regulatory sign is removed from a national managed road, the relevant local authority shall be notified of the removal.”,”.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Lynn Ruane: I move amendment No. 70: In page 60, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “(c) Where a private individual removes or significantly alters a hedgerow, or other established growth in the vicinity of a national managed road, the relevant local authority shall be notified.”,”.