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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I understand that the Deputy’s question refers to an application for funding from Cork County Council to the rural regeneration and development fund which is administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development. The rural regeneration and development fund seeks to support ambitious and strategic projects which have the potential to transform rural economies and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The second call for applications to the rural regeneration and development fund is now open and the closing date for that is 6 August. The over-arching priority for the second call for proposals will be to support projects which exhibit the greatest potential for the achievement of stated national, regional and local strategic development and planning objectives, and the delivery of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The North-South interconnector is critical to improving the efficient operation of the single electricity market and increasing security of electricity supply across the island of Ireland. A resilient and well connected energy infrastructure is vital for Ireland's economic well being and the ability to respond to the future needs of energy consumers. In December 2016 An Bord Pleanála...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: There is a very definite need for this North-South interconnector. It is critical to ensuring that we have a safe, secure supply of electricity throughout the island of Ireland. It also supports the core objectives of European and national energy policy: sustainability, security of supply and competitiveness. The benefits associated with the project will include an increase in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: Neither I, nor the Minister, Deputy Bruton, would ever say anything like that and I do not think anybody has said it. The important point is that there has been a planning process. There has been a review of putting it underground and my understanding is that it would cost three times more than it costs now.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: We are trying to create an interconnector that will provide competitiveness, security of supply and sustainability. I appreciate that people will have concerns about it but it has been through the planning process judicial review. That is an independent process. It is not carried out by Ministers or the Department. That is what the Planning Authority and An Bord Pleanála are there to do.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The climate action plan launched last month sets out Ireland's 2030 ambitions and puts the State on the right trajectory to meet net zero emissions by 2050. The plan provides that a support payment for excess electricity generated on site and exported to the grid will be available to all microgenerators by 2021 at the latest. ESB Networks and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The pilot scheme that has been carried out will inform the potential future phases of support for microgeneration. That is important. We will take on board the good work the Deputy has been doing on microgeneration, including in his Bill. It is important that we fully assess how we will implement a microgeneration scheme, including tariffs and related issues. The ambition of Government is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The all-of-Government climate action plan is an example of big thinking but it is also practical. It includes key dates, timelines on details on how targets will be delivered. On international best practice, some countries have taken successful approaches to microgeneration, while the approaches of others have been a failure. The clever approach is to look and learn from the successes and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The basis on which measures were selected in the climate action plan was to identify those which created least burden and most opportunity. It has also sought to ensure that all sections of our society would contribute and that those most exposed or least equipped to make changes will be supported. Just transition is thus at the heart of the plan. Certain activities will be particularly...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I am acutely aware of the situation with Bord na Móna as is the Minister, Deputy Bruton. As I explained earlier, work is ongoing to ensure it has a just transition. I will speak more about that. The climate action plan foresees that the NESC will publish a periodic review and strategic advice on the just transition. This will include an examination of the range of national and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The ETBs and SOLAS are well equipped to train people for retrofitting and have been doing that through their apprenticeship programmes. The implementation group will be set up in the Taoiseach's office this month. From that the timelines for everything else are set out in the climate action plan. Bord na Móna is well equipped to face these challenges. It wants to get on with...

Cork Mail Centre: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: An Post's announcement that it is to close its mail centre has undoubtedly been very difficult for An Post's workers, their families and the wider Cork area. The Government very much welcomes the commitment by An Post that all staff will be offered strong exit packages and redeployment opportunities within An Post's delivery and post office networks in the Cork area, where nearly 1,000...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I apologise for not being here. I was at a ministerial function and I had to pull myself away from it to try to get here. If I get a fine for speeding, we will know why; it was all Markeen’s fault.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: He will be all right. As Mark's neighbour and a family friend, it is important to say that the Killileas and Canneys were always great friends and they still are. Everybody talks about his political agility, his political wit and so on, but what I remember most about Mark Killilea was that he was a neighbour and a friend. When we were up in Bob Scales's land every summer, he was there and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (2 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Question Nos 206 of 26 June and 1204 of 8 May 2019. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Data (2 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 558 to 560, inclusive, together. The projects referred to by the Deputy are administered by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). I am advised by IFI that project SCF-17-0038 refers to in-stream works near Carnaross Bridge on the Kells Blackwater, a tributary of the River Boyne. A screening for appropriate assessment for the works contained in the project...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (2 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: As Minister with delegated authority for the Inland Fisheries sector, I have regularly met formally with the Chair and senior management of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) across a range of issues. I am also in regular communication with the Chair. On Thursday last, 27 June, I met with the Board of IFI for a wide ranging discussion in advance of the Board's next 5 year strategic planning...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (2 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 to 575, inclusive, together. I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that the term “experimental strategies” is considered to cover a wide range of habitat – fisheries interactions in the drained rivers managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW). As previously advised, OPW undertakes maintenance on about 2000 km of channels...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: From the perspective of its statutory remit, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) consulted with Byrne Looby Partners, agents for the Office of Public Works (OPW), who have responsibility for the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme. This consultation was in relation to certain aspects of the Scheme during the design stage and ensured that vital remedial works required to recreate thalwegs, pools and other...