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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Catalan Referendum (15 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: As I stated in my opening remarks, the question of Catalan independence remains a deeply divisive and contentious issue in Catalonia and in the rest of Spain. It is through democratic processes in full respect of the law that differences of opinions must be contested. Upholding the rule of law is the foundation that underpins and protects our democracies. The problem presented to the...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I want to speak about the budget from the perspective of an independent rural Deputy. I begin by speaking about my role in the Departments of Rural and Community Development and Communications, Climate Action and Environment. I welcome the allocation of €190 million for the national broadband plan in 2020. This is a clear indication of the Government's intention to get the plan in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Stocks (10 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the response to Question No. 368 of Tuesday last, 8 October

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (9 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 131 together. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) manages salmon stocks on an individual river basis as each of Ireland’s over 140 salmon rivers (including river sections and estuaries) has its own genetically unique stock of salmon. IFI is supported in its management role by scientific advice from Ireland’s independent Technical...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (3 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277, 279 and 280 together. As previously indicated in response to questions tabled by the Deputy project applications are made to Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) under funding schemes within National Strategy for Angling Development (NSAD) which opened earlier this year. I am advised by IFI that projects are in the final step of the process and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (3 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: The memorandum of 2018 entitled Environmental River Enhancement Programme (EREP) relates to the Shared Service Agreement between the OPW and IFI. This umbrella title covers various series of scientific and habitat management investigations in arterially drained rivers, commenced in 2008. The EREP is the successor to the Environmental Drainage Maintenance or EDM Programme, involving a series...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector (3 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: Supporting the role of volunteers in our society is an important element of my Department's work in developing vibrant, sustainable and inclusive communities.  Consequently, the development of a National Volunteering Strategy is a key priority for my Department. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department has commenced work on the new National Volunteering...

Industrial Action by School Secretaries: Statements (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I listened to the earlier contributions while in my office. As a rural Deputy who lives in an area with a significant number of national schools which very much rely on their school secretaries, I know that school secretaries are embedded in their community. It is important that we acknowledge that. It has been recognised by all Members who have spoken thus far. Deputy Healy referred to...

Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I want to deal with some of the points that were raised. With regard to the CSO statistics on knife crime, while it is true the CSO does not currently record the statistics on knife crime, it is hoped the improved Garda IT system will mean the recording will meet CSO standards. The recording of knife crime statistics is also being considered by a high level working group. In regard to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bord na Móna (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: If Deputy Kelly wants to wait for the Minister, that is fine with me.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I will check the specific figures for Cork county. Generally, there has been pressure on CLÁR agencies or development companies to get their projects in place and the funding spent. We are following that up. If there is a specific problem in Cork, we will deal with it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: The Deputy should listen to the Minister.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hardship Grant Scheme (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his words of welcome. I also thank the Senator for raising this issue which is of importance to me also as I come from a rural constituency. I am presenting the reply on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine who cannot be here and sends his apologies. The bovine TB eradication programme has been in place in Ireland since the mid-1950s...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hardship Grant Scheme (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I take on board the Senator's points in this regard. The principle the Minister is pursuing is the eradication of the disease once and for all, which would mean no requirement for compensation in the future. It has been a long journey, with plateaus and periods of stagnation. There is a problem at the moment, albeit the rate of incidences is much lower than it was in the past. Our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Harbours and Piers Development (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: If the Senator were not a Member of this House, he would make a great tour guide. Kerry's beauty almost matches that of Galway. I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. Under statute, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned fishery harbour centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights Investigations (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I am pleased to provide a response on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Simon Coveney, who is unavoidably detained, as Members can well imagine. Our thoughts are with Michael Leonard's family at this time. The finding of deeply concerning new information regarding the circumstances of Mr....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights Investigations (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I have taken into account the points raised by the Senator. I will convey them to the Tánaiste and his Department for further consideration. He has directed that his Department be available to discuss with the family of the late Mr. Leonard, the concerns they may have as the reviews of the case proceed in Northern Ireland, which will be closely monitored by the Government.The family of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I am treating this issue with all the seriousness it deserves. Our rivers are a natural resource and an amenity that we must protect. The Deputy mentioned that telephone calls have been made and videos and photographs have been submitted. I assure him that if there is any failure in terms of communication, it will be rectified. I will bring that issue to the attention of the IFI. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Following reports of salmon returning to Norway and Scotland with a red rash skin disease in spring 2019, Inland Fisheries Ireland has been proactive on this issue in respect of Irish rivers and waters. All possible action has been taken by IFI since that time. Any suggestion that no measures have yet been undertaken does not accurately...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commencement of Legislation (1 Oct 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.