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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences Approvals (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1256 and 1320 together. Providence Resources P.l.c submitted an application to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment to undertake the drilling of an exploration well within Block 53/6-A on the Druid/Drombeg prospect in the Southern Porcupine Basin pursuant to Frontier Exploration Licence 2/14. Following consideration of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cyber Security Policy (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1270 to 1273, inclusive, together. The National Cyber Strategy set out the priorities for the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) for the period 2015-2017, as the protection of Government ICT Infrastructure while building capacity in other areas, including, particularly, the protection of critical national infrastructure. While the 2016 EU Network and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Invasive Fish Species (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that crayfish is a species managed and protected under the remit of the National Parks and Wildlife Service and that my Department and IFI have no function in this regard. I am also advised that the common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is found in Ireland but is not abundant. IFI carried out a catchment wide fish stock...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland Investigations (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) adopts a wide-ranging conservation and protection strategy and delivers an associated broad protection programme on the River Slaney system encompassing coastal, estuarine and freshwater (main channel and tributaries) environments. Protection measures are delivered through the operation of highly trained, skilled and experienced inland fishery...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences Applications (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: There is one Standard Exploration Licence extant in relation to the Kish Bank Basin.  Providence Resources P.l.c and Star Energy Oil were granted that Standard Exploration Licence in 2011.  There are no further applications on hand for a petroleum authorisation in the Kish Bank Basin.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (19 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator Devine for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Health who, unfortunately, cannot be with us. The Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum has a current bed complement of 93. All of these beds are operational. It is a priority under the HSE's service plan for 2017 to increase bed capacity at the hospital. An additional ten beds to accommodate...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Defence Forces Personnel Data (19 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Deputy Kehoe, who, as a super junior Minister, sits at Cabinet. The Taoiseach has full responsibility for defence matters and sits at the Cabinet table so such matters are well covered. Defence Force Regulations, DFR, A11, governs the granting of leave, other...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Electricity Transmission Network (19 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator Richmond for giving me the opportunity to discuss what is a potentially very important electricity infrastructure project, particularly so now in the context of Brexit. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Denis Naughten. Interconnection is viewed as critical infrastructure by the European Commission in order to move to a genuinely integrated electricity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Correspondence (13 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: The information requested is being complied by IFI who will reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. IFI has also indicated that they would be available to meet with the Deputy to discuss the matter in more detail.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Stocks (13 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the state agency responsible for the protection, management and conservation of Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.  In 2014, IFI developed policies on the management of Wild Brown Trout, Pike and Bass. These policies were scheduled to be reviewed in 2017. However, recognising the concerns of some stakeholders in relation to elements...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (13 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: Ireland’s Eel Management Plan (EMP) under EU Regulation 1100/2007, which included a closure of commercial fishing, was approved by the European Commission in 2009. Ireland's EMP and its conservation measures were reviewed in 2012 and again in 2015 in accordance with the EU Regulation. Both reviews involved an examination of the latest scientific data and the...

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: Sorry?

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: No, but it will go to committee.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: It is to be discussed. It was recommended that it be discussed at committee. It will be discussed.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: Teachta Ó Cuív made me lose my train of thought. All Deputies in rural Ireland have the interest of rural Ireland at heart and none more so than the Minister, Deputy Michael Ring. I appreciate that amendments have been tabled and there will be votes and all of that, but I hate to think there would be any delays in establishing this Department before the summer recess. There is no...

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Ring, on his appointment to the Cabinet. We know him as someone who has a great commitment to his community in Mayo, the west coast and all parts of rural Ireland. He is a tremendous worker on the ground and is well respected across party lines for that work and his delivery for constituents in Mayo. He will do a wonderful job in the Cabinet. I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Bodies (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 359 and 360 together. The group in question is a not for profit organisation, which does not come under the remit of my Department or Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). IFI contributed €25,000 to the group to support the roll out of the Donegal Angling Pilot. This included the development of a brand, website and other promotional activities through...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Foreshore Issues (12 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 368 and 369 together. The Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) is a consultee on Foreshore Licence applications as they act as the state agency in relation to aspects of geoscience including marine geology and geological heritage. In particular, GSI jointly manage INFOMAR, the Irish national seabed mapping programme, and have expertise in...

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputies Brendan Howlin and Eamon Ryan for bringing forward the Bill. I note that it is current Young Fine Gael policy to introduce a small refundable levy, similar to the one proposed in the legislation. I am delighted to address the House on this important matter. I understand the importance of dealing with the problem of plastic wastes. It is horrific to think that between 5...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fishing Licences (11 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the state agency responsible for the protection, management and conservation of Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources. IFI manages salmon stocks on an individual river basis as each of Ireland’s 147 salmon rivers (including river sections and estuaries) has its own genetically unique stock of salmon. IFI is supported in its...