Darragh O'Brien

I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Act 2022 (Section 10) Order 2026, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.

I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Orders in draft: (i) Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and on Capital) (the Principality of Liechtenstein) Order 2026, and (ii) Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and Capital Gains) (Sweden) Order 2026, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 25th June, 2026, be referred to the Select Comm…

That is a different amendment.

It is section 2, amendments Nos. 1 and 12.

Tá brón orm, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

I thank the Deputies who put forward their amendments. First, to restate what the Ceann Comhairle said, I have nothing to do with whether amendments are ruled in or our of order. Deputy Whitmore, in particular, made that case, and Deputy Cronin less so. That is a matter for the Ceann Comhairle's office and completely independent of me. Can we just put in context why we are here? In March 2025, th…

I did.

We went over that on Second Stage.

I thank the ten Deputies who have contributed to the debate so far. I will deal with the specific amendments first and a few of the other points. Some Deputies, such as Deputy Coppinger - not to pick her out - could have a look at the Second Stage speech. I outlined a lot of what we were talking about this evening on Second Stage. I will make a comment before I speak directly to the amendment but …

Yes, Deputy O’Gorman was there. I was not saying he was not but I am saying there are others who have contributed here this evening who did not go to that committee to put forward their case. They are entitled to do it here this evening but I am just stating that. I did say, now that Deputy Murphy is here, that I have met residents. Deputy Coppinger made the charge the last time that I had not don…

That is the one in with Fingal now.

The Deputy can table amendments.

Am I allowed to respond?

This amendment proposes that I lay a report before the Houses in relation to the DAA's compliance with any direction I give it under the Bill. I think this provision is unnecessary. Under the Bill, the DAA is required to comply with a direction that I issue. Typically, this will relate to the provision of reports to allow the environmental assessments to be undertaken. If that information is not p…

I have.

I have met them.

I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 for the consideration of the House. The main purpose of this Bill is to address the passenger cap planning condition at Dublin Airport. The importance of addressing the passenger cap and its effects on Dublin Airport is recognised clearly in the programme for Government, …

We start building next year.

Me too.

I am.

There was no delay.

Construction starts next year.

I thank all Deputies for the contributions they have made. I thank them for the constructive contributions that were made by most. It is unfortunate that the Members who were some of the most vociferous opponents and made the most impassioned pleas have not remained in the Chamber to get an answer to the questions or the points they have raised. I hope that will be what Committee Stage is for. I …

I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 188.

Sustained investment in the public service obligation, PSO, programme has driven record public transport use, with passenger numbers up 23% and continuing to grow this year, alongside an expanded network serving over 240 towns and villages. As demand rises and congestion issues remain, Ireland’s public transport system has reached a pivotal point, with an increasing need for reliable services. A …