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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: Engineering surveys are being carried out on it at the moment. It is a question of making sure that whatever engineering is done on it will mean it will not happen again. Cork County Council is also involved.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: No, I do not have a timeframe but I will come back to the Deputy on that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Quality (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The EPA report entitled Air Quality in Ireland 2018, which was published in September, sets out the current status of Ireland's air quality. The report indicated that air quality levels at monitoring sites in Ireland were below the EU legislative limit values in 2018. However, it also showed that the stricter World Health Organization guideline values, which are lower and, therefore, offer...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Quality (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The Government is treating this matter seriously. As I said earlier, the Government, as a priority, is establishing an interagency group, whose membership will include the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the four local authorities and other agencies, to consider a range of options and potential measures. It is accepted that we have a problem. In raising the issue today...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The RTÉ board and management have presented their revised strategy proposals to secure a financially stable future for the company. The strategy seeks to map out a sustainable future where RTÉ can meet the strategic and financial challenges it faces, deliver on its public service remit and remain a relevant and valued part of Irish life. There is a broad consensus on the need to...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: We can try to organise that.

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: I will keep going. It is accepted that all media, whether public service broadcasters or other local and national media, are experiencing profound financial challenges as the public and consequently commercial advertising revenues move away from traditional linear TV schedules towards content streaming services and social media. In the past, improvements in economic growth would have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: According to Ireland's Ocean Economy Report published in June 2019, direct employment in the Irish oil and gas exploration and production sector in 2018 was 154 full time equivalent employees. The report states that the sector is concentrated in the coastal regions of Donegal, Mayo, Cork, Kerry, Galway and the South East.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Prospecting Licences (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The licence in question relates to Prospecting Licensing area PL 930. This particular licence has been included in a Prospecting Licensing competition, recently advertised on my Department’s website, which covers all areas that have become available for application since the last competition was held. Only “available” ground may be released through competition. Certain...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The Government has today signed the contract for the delivery of the National Broadband Plan in areas of the country where it is not viable to deploy high-speed broadband on a purely commercial basis. The delivery of the National Broadband Plan will be a game-changer for rural Ireland. Access to high-speed broadband will have a powerful, transformative effect on the lives of people and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commencement of Legislation (12 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department is working on the development of Regulations in order to commence the Mineral Development Act 2017. Regulations to commence Part 2 of the Act relating to Prospecting are at an advanced stage of drafting. This is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. Following on from that the Regulations to commence the remaining Part of the Act will be completed.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Broadband Plan Implementation (12 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The Broadband Connection Point (BCP) initiative will see over 300 sites in remote and rural areas across the country provided with high-speed broadband as part of the National Broadband Plan (NBP). Locations chosen as BCPs will make connectivity publicly available, supporting rural communities and economies. BCP sites might include, for instance, schools, community centres and tourist...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Senator. The local improvement scheme, or the LIS as it is affectionately known, is a programme for improvement works on small private or non-public roads in rural areas. The scheme is funded by my Department and administered through the local authorities. There was no dedicated funding for the scheme for a number of years owing to constraints on public expenditure. However, I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: Yes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: To clarify, in 2019, Cavan received €269,254, which it has drawn down in full, while Monaghan received €250,000, of which it has drawn down nil. The Senator mentioned Wexford, for which €329,878 was allocated but it has drawn down nothing. While it will probably be drawn down before the end of the year, there is a wide variation in the cost of laying a road per metre...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 835 to 838, inclusive, together. The additional appointee is on the pay scale of a Research Officer in Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) which is €35,151 to €67,575 per annum. The role of the appointee is to review the projects proposed on OPW channels and determine, in the first instance if they are appropriate. If the works are required,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Philanthropy Initiatives (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department has commenced work on the development of a national policy and strategy to grow and develop philanthropy in Ireland. As a first step in this process, a request for tender is in preparation to conduct research into the current landscape of philanthropic giving in Ireland and to complete an independent report providing an overview of the philanthropy sector. The Department has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 288 together. The mission statement of my Department, as set out in its published statement of strategy, is to promote rural and community development and support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland. The Department was established in 2017 to facilitate the achievement of this mission through creating conditions to support...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: We are very satisfied that departmental funding and policies are making a positive difference to communities. Many vibrant towns and villages across Ireland are gaining and one can see that positive changes are happening. Evidence of our impact can be seen in the growing opportunities for employment creation and improved quality of life across rural Ireland. Funding for rural development,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Services Programme Administration (24 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputy for the question. I presume she is referring to the community services programme which supports more than 400 community organisations in providing local services through a social enterprise model. CSP funding is provided as a fixed annual contribution towards the cost of an agreed number of full-time equivalent positions, including a manager, where warranted. A total of...