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Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 May 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank all the Senators for their contributions. I was asked to respond on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McHugh, who is dealing with business in the Dáil. I listened carefully to everything that has been said. I note the legitimacy of everything said. It is important that this be said first. On the face of it, the Bill is consistent with what has been the long-standing policy on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Licences (8 May 2019)

Seán Canney: AWAITING REPLY FROM DEPARTMENT.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (8 May 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1225 to 1228, inclusive, together. The National Inland Fisheries Forum is concerned with all inland fisheries matters and is not exclusive to angling. As referred to in question no. 229 of 27 March 2019, there has been continued pattern of very poor attendance since the Forum was reconstituted in October 2017 when 16 of the 44 members attended the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Planning Issues (8 May 2019)

Seán Canney: I assume the Deputy is referring to Class 35 exemptions under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (Statutory Instrument 600 of 2001). These regulations are a matter for the relevant local authority, and my Department has no function in that regard or in the making of determinations under same.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (8 May 2019)

Seán Canney: A report on the status of all petroleum authorisations, including exploration licences, is published on a quarterly basis on my Department's website. The most recent such report was published on 31 March 2019. Section 57 of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act, 1960 also requires the Minister to lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas every six months a report detailing all...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (8 May 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department's Community and Voluntary Supports and Programmes unit provides a cohesive framework of support for the community and voluntary sector. €3.5 million is being provided in 2019 under this programme to support 21 Volunteer Centres, eight Volunteering Information Services and a number of volunteer-supporting organisations, such as Volunteer Ireland. My...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Philanthropy Initiatives (8 May 2019)

Seán Canney: One of my Department’s key strategic objectives is to support the growth and development of philanthropy. Following on from the implementation and subsequent review of the 2012 Report from the Forum on Philanthropy and Fundraising, my Department continues to provide grant funding and supports to Philanthropy Ireland, Charities Institute Ireland and the Social Innovation Fund...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (18 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: The Department of Rural and Community Development does not currently fund the organisation in question from any of its programmes, and has no plans to so in the future. However, funding for the period covering 2011 to 30 June 2014 totalling €128,542 issued from the then Department of Environment, Community and Local Government under the Scheme to Support National Organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Angling Sector (17 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 1033 of 26 March 2019. The National Strategy for Angling Development is administered by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). I have asked IFI to compile the detailed information sought and provide it directly to the Deputy. I would also be happy to have IFI brief the Deputy in relation to fisheries...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan Implementation (16 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: I agree with Deputy Boyd Barrett about the privatisation of Eircom. It was a disaster from day one and it probably gave rise to part of the problem we have now. As the Taoiseach stated earlier, this is a huge project on the scale of the rural electrification scheme. It is a key infrastructure project and likely to be one of the biggest investments in Ireland. It is an investment in an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan Implementation (16 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. As a rural Deputy, I have a serious interest in the issue. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton. He could not be here due to an overrun in his time. It is the Government’s commitment to ensure that every home, school and business in Ireland, regardless of how remote...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (16 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: To respond to Deputy Lowry, I will convey the feelings of the Deputies to the Minister. Deputy Kelly stated the decision in Ballinskelligs was reversed. An Post can change its mind if it finds that something is wrong. Deputy Mattie McGrath mentioned community banking in post offices. As I stated, An Post Money, which is a financial service, and An Post eCommerce Solutions, which is a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (16 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: That information was provided by An Post.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (16 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputies for airing this issue. The Minister is not available, so I am taking this matter on his behalf.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (16 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: The Deputy can take that up with him. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has responsibility for the postal sector, including the governance of An Post. However, it is important to remember that An Post is a commercial State body with its own board. Decisions relating to the post office network are an operational matter for An Post directly. The environment in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (16 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 472 together. As advised in Question No. 229 of 27 March 2019, there are legitimate concerns regarding the low attendance from stakeholders at meetings of the National Inland Fisheries Forum which has led to perceptions of sub-optimal delivery on the Forum’s business. It is particularly difficult for the Forum to deliver on its business...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Licences (11 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: I am aware of the industry survey by pet food manufacturers in Ireland which is referenced by the Deputy. Information supplied by local authorities to my Department for 2017 shows that the number of individual dog licences issued was nearly 200,000 and the number of licences issued for having more than one dog was over 800.  Information relating to the number of people who own a dog...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Public Participation Networks (11 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: Section 46 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides the legislative basis which gives effect to the Framework for Public Participation and the Public Participation Networks (PPNs). This Act, which amends section 127 of the Local Government Act 2001, requires each local authority, in accordance with general policy guidelines issued by the Minister, to adopt a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Senator for raising this matter and I am happy to respond on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy. The Government is committed to ensuring that the people of rural Ireland are supported in accessing good quality water and wastewater services. On 8 February 2019, the Minister announced a new investment programme for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Seán Canney: I concur wholeheartedly with the Senator. I come from a rural part of Galway that still has issues with water supply. I am working hard within the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment on broadband for rural areas. We say this is an essential but there are still places in the country where we do not have a potable water supply and security. This is something we must...