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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (5 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I am informed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that they have powers under Section 123 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 in relation to the requirements for gratings in watercourses diverted from rivers to prevent entry therein of salmon or trout. While the gratings in question meet the legal requirements of Section 123 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959, IFI is aware,...

Waste Disposal: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: Twelve months ago, there was a plan to introduce pay-by-weight per kilogram as the only pricing model which would be available to customers of household waste collection. This caused some concern as it appeared that certain collectors were using the new initiative as an opportunity to increase prices and the Government made a decision not to introduce pay-by-weight at that time. A voluntary...

Seanad: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Deputy Tony McLoughlin, Councillor Bohan and members of the anti-fracking advocacy groups in Leitrim and elsewhere and commend them for their work on this very important topic. In response to Senator O'Sullivan's amendment, in the first instance, the wording of the amendment is declaratory. It is unclear what potential impacts subsection (1) may have on sectors wider than the...

Seanad: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: Yes, briefly. I understand the Senator O'Sullivan's sentiment on this issue. I understand that the EPA has no remit in respect of the offshore and therefore it would not be involved in that area. I have a hunch this is an area that will be raised either in this or the other House in the very near future in terms of a Bill or a study. I believe it is an issue we will discuss in the very...

Seanad: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their co-operation on this very important Bill. Once again, I commend Deputy Tony McLoughlin - lest I be corrected - for his work in spearheading this very important Bill. I also want to recognise Orla Ryan and Clare Morgan from my Department and all the Members on what is a momentous day. I am not sure when a Private Member's Bill last reached Final Stage and...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I congratulate Senator Leyden and his family on his daughter Orla’s election as cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council.

Seanad: Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I am sure it was a proud day for the Senator and his family. As to the question of what powers I have, I have delegated functions from the Government.

Seanad: Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I am charged with responsibility for natural resources. That is why I am here for all debates regarding inland fisheries. There is no issue of the Minister choosing not to come in here. Only on the odd time when I might not be able to attend would the Minister attend in my absence. IFI does not prosecute juveniles for the non-payment of permits on the River Shannon. On the last occasion,...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I acknowledge the importance of tourism, and angling tourism in particular, to Roscommon and the midlands. The Senator is correct in saying that the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten, has overall responsibility, as the senior Minister at Cabinet. I know he has met the ESB and has plans to meet it again on a range of issues and I will certainly ask...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their support for this Bill. As we know, it is very important that we restore confidence in the powers of Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI. The timely enactment of this Bill will ensure there is no period during which offences can be committed with impunity. IFI will once again be empowered to enforce the Inland Fisheries Acts and to protect and conserve Ireland's...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I will certainly bring that to the Minister's attention. I would like to thank staff and officials from the Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland for their work on this Bill, in particular Mr. Denis Maher from the Department and Mr. Greg Ford from IFI.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Offshore Exploration (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: Four commercial gas discoveries and no commercial oil discoveries have been made since exploration began in the Irish Offshore. The Irish Atlantic Margin remains substantively underexplored and its actual potential will not be known without a significant increase in the level of exploration and in particular exploration drilling. The Energy White Paper “Ireland's Transition to a Low...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Offshore Exploration Licences (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: In advance of any licensing round, my Department undertakes a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to ensure a high level of environmental protection and promote sustainable development by the early integration of environmental considerations into the planned licensing rounds, and subsequent potential offers of petroleum authorisations. An Irish Offshore Strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Corrib Gas Field (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 464 and 465 together. A total of €61,710 was paid to the company referred to in the Question for the provision of mediation services relating to the Corrib gas field development project. It is not clear from the Deputy’s question as to what the company was tasked to do by the Department of Health and Children and as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: Details of all petroleum exploration and mineral prospecting authorisations granted are published on my Department's website www.dccae.gov.ie on a quarterly basis. In addition, I am required to lay before the Oireachtas under the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act, 1960, and the Minerals Development Acts, 1940 to 1999, respectively half yearly reports detailing all petroleum...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Corrib Gas Field (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: The Corrib gas field commenced production on 30 December 2015. Prior to the advent of Corrib, over 95% of  the State's natural gas needs were imported, via the two gas interconnectors, from Great Britain. In 2016, indigenous gas production met over 55% of the State’s gas demand.  The introduction of Corrib was a key contributor to Ireland’s total energy import...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Industry (27 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: In respect of mineral resources, successive Governments have pursued the policy of encouraging exploration for and development of national mineral resources in the public interest. This has mainly been undertaken by the private sector. As a global industry, the level of exploration activity in Ireland reflects worldwide market trends, in particular prevailing metal prices. Ireland is...

Seanad: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I am very pleased to have this opportunity today to speak on Deputy McLoughlin's Bill on the prohibition of petroleum and extraction on the Irish onshore. I congratulate Deputy McLoughlin on having his Bill progressed this far. It is a considerable achievement for a Private Member's Bill to be debated in both Dáil and Seanad Éireann and I look forward to the progress of this, the...

Seanad: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: They are being sent over. I do not have a private secretary because it is all new.

Seanad: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Seán Kyne: I just about have a car.