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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: The position the Minister has outlined meets my requirements.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: With respect, it is not adding another layer but providing for the notification of decisions that have been made, as a matter of course. It is an international airport that is of strategic importance to the State. From experience with dealing with the greater Dublin drainage scheme, for argument's sake, it can be difficult to get updates on a big national infrastructural scheme that...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister and his officials. We discussed this matter at length. The amendment will strengthen the role of An Bord Pleanála in the process. It will also allow communities and individuals to appeal to An Bord Pleanála, regardless of whether the noise regulator has made a determination that communities may not be affected by noise. This section will allow the board to...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I move amendment No. 138: In page 41, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: Noise Insulation Scheme “20. (1) The airport authority shall— (a) expand the existent noise insulation scheme to all homes affected by any and all flight paths into the airport, including those created by any future developments at the airport, and (b) consult local community groups...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the Minister's response and the engagement with his officials today. I drafted this amendment in consultation with local residents and by having the noise insulation scheme in the primary legislation shows the importance of it and into the future it will play a role in how the airport develops. I am more than happy to work to improve the first definition in particular between now...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (22 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I will share my time with Deputy Eamon Scanlon. I thank the Minister for outlining the Bill. We have waited quite some time for this. Everyone across the House agrees that the rental sector and the legislation which governs it require reform. We want to see tenants' rights strengthened, and therefore I welcome the proposal to lengthen the notice periods and the additional powers given to...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (22 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Will copies of the Minister's speech be circulated?

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (22 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (22 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the lack of secondary school places in north County Dublin, specifically in Malahide, Kinsealy, Portmarnock and Swords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2540/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the decision of the Revenue Commissioners to commence taxing medical services provided by a company (details supplied) to workers and pensioners who have worked with the company; the rationale for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2388/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (22 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 439. To ask the Minister for Health if he has prepared plans to counteract delays to insulin delivery from Denmark should the UK landbridge be closed in the event that a no-deal Brexit occurs at the March 2019 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2879/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (22 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 543. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is provision to reactivate a driver licence; if so, if it can be done via retaking a driver test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Guidelines (22 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 676. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he and-or local authorities have the powers to implement an area-specific, time-bound moratorium on granting of planning permissions for housing developments (details supplied); if so, the person or body responsible for putting in place such a moratorium; the way in which it would operate; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment and provision of an extension for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1939/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the start date for prefab replacement for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1940/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress for the delivery of a new school for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1941/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1942/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for the proposed school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1943/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for these proposed schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1944/19]