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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I acknowledge that Mr. Jacobs has not always been in the role he is in now and cannot possibly know everything that happened in the context of the DAA before he got there. Obviously, there is a ruling from An Bord Pleanála about whether things are in and out. I think it was not willing to allow the DAA to disregard transfer passengers, if I am correct.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: If there was no cap, the airport could accommodate 40 million passengers today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: We are not suggesting otherwise. We are not making charges about anybody. We would all expect - as I am sure Mr. Jacobs as a citizen would - everyone, but particularly agencies of the State, to comply with planning law, which of course the DAA is doing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: To conclude, I thank Mr. Jacobs for being here for as long as he has. I thank him for his comprehensive opening presentation. There is a lot of positivity here. Politicians tend to be very happy with the positive and then focus on the bits we are not positive about. The fact that we are not talking about conveyor belts, baggage handling, suitcases lost in transit and screening times of an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: We want them to be successful, but within the confines of the law. We also want the DAA to be a good neighbour-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: -----to those people who may feel it is not being a good neighbour. If that can be resolved between now and our next engagement, it would be a positive and a win-win for everybody. I thank everyone for coming to the meeting. I thank Deputies Alan Farrell and Duncan Smith for attending. They have been here since the start, keeping me company if nothing else. I thank them for that. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I am in agreement with the Order of Business. I wish to raise the following issue. We will all pass away eventually and it is likely to be of one of the three main causes: cancer, dementia and cardiovascular issues. We have made great strides in cancer and dementia is still very much a challenge. However, regarding cardiovascular issues, one of the simplest things all of us could do,...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Amendment No. 57 arises out of recommittal proceedings. Amendments Nos. 57 and 61 are related and may be discussed by agreement. Does the Minister of State wish to speak to amendments Nos. 57 and 61?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 79 and 80 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 15, 16, 34, 35, 38, 39, 72, 73, 75, 76, 81 and 82 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I think they are mainly typographical and technical, but I will invite the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 18 to 23, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Is the Senator speaking to amendment No. 18?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Yes. Amendments Nos. 20 and 22 are also in the Senator's name.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 24 to 27, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement of the House. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Would Senators Mullen and Keogan like to contribute? They have amendments Nos. 25 and 26 in this group.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Not yet. The Senator will move the amendment when we get to it. We will have to dispose of amendment No. 24 first.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages [Resumed] (15 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: We are now dealing with amendment No. 28, which arises out of Committee Stage proceedings. Amendment Nos. 28 to 32, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.