Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-08
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Joanne Collins (SF), Agricultural Panel

I move amendment No. 3:
In page 8, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following:
“(4) The Minister shall, not later than 12 months following commencement, lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report reviewing daa’s compliance with the directions of the Minister.”.
Amendment No. 3 is basically a review of compliance being held up by the DAA. It is really just monitoring again. The amendment introduces a simple measure of accountability. Where the Minister is given powers to direct the DAA, it is entirely reasonable that the Oireachtas should receive a report within 12 months outlining whether those directions are actually being complied with. Greater powers must come with greater oversight. This amendment strengthens the transparency and ensures Parliament can monitor whether the legislation is working as intended. It is basically just accountability as to whether what is being told to the DAA is actually being upheld.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-08