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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: I am from rural Ireland and I understand this process, which is also happening in my constituency. The post office network has not been supported and many offices have closed because they have not been supported.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: We must discuss the facts. It is the Government's policy that An Post remains a strong company in a position to provide a high quality, national postal service and that it maintains a nationwide customer-focused network of post offices in the community.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: The Government remains fully committed to a sustainable post office network, which is a key piece of economic and social infrastructure for both rural and urban areas. The postmasters of this country and the communities they serve deserve a clear future and a plan to be put in place for the development of and investment into the post office network and its services. Such action was not...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: The decision on whether to accept the voluntary redundancy package was one for individual postmasters and it is important that those decisions are respected. Where a post office closes, 70% of the business transfers to a neighbouring office. The reality is that by facilitating those who wish to exit the business, neighbouring offices will be further supported, thereby ensuring a sustainable...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: It is about supporting the decisions required to translate aspirations into effective action.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this issue. I apologise for the Minister, Deputy Bruton, who is not here to answer the Deputies.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: He has a duplication of business and he asked me to take the question for him. I welcome the opportunity to do that. The Government is committed to supporting a post office network that meets the needs of communities throughout the country, particularly in rural areas. A modernised post office network will provide a better range of financial services and e-commerce services for shoppers...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: Investment of €50 million in the network by An Post is based on getting communities to use the enhanced services that their local post office will provide through a modernised network. Key to the future network will be the willingness of us all to use it. The agreement reached by the Irish Postmasters Union is essential to delivering on the renewed vision for the post office network....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (20 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 to 532, inclusive, together. The Eel Support Scheme fund is available to all persons who were the holder of a commercial public eel licence or an eel fishing permit from the ESB in the 2007 season (the base year). The 5 reckonable years for payments under the scheme are 2003-2007. In respect of former fishermen and women who were the holder of a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) are best placed to advise on this matter and how it might be progressed in conjunction with other agencies. IFI will be happy to consider the technical aspects and requirements of this proposal and advise as appropriate. I have asked IFI to facilitate a meeting between their local management and the project proposer.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund Grants (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: The legislation governing the Dormant Accounts Fund provides a framework for the disbursement of funds for measures targeted at socially, economically and educationally disadvantaged people, and people with a disability. These measures are delivered across a range of Government Departments, as outlined in the annual Dormant Accounts Action Plans which are available on my Department's website...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: A Support Fund of €3 million has been established by the Government to address the hardship experienced by commercial eel fishermen and women in the light of the closure of the commercial eel fishery for conservation reasons. The fund is administered by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). My department has received written advice from the Revenue Commissioners in relation to the support...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund Management (8 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: With regard to transfers into and from the dormant accounts fund in 2018, the most recent information available to me from the NTMA covers the period to the end of October, at which point €66.98 million had been transferred into the fund from dormant accounts within relevant financial institutions.  A total of €17.65 million had been reclaimed from the fund. Therefore, the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund Management (8 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: Following the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the fund which were published in 2017, my Department published a review of the dormant accounts fund in July. It set out 15 recommendations surrounding the ongoing management and administration of the fund which were aimed at ensuring it was more actively managed into the future. The recommendations sought to improve...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund Management (8 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: I will not be throwing caution to the wind. Such an approach was used too often in the past. We have to look at the available funds and I am committing to doing so. I am receiving information all the time in the Department and have been briefed regularly on different matters. We will receive a further briefing on the issue of the dormant accounts fund. We will then make decisions and see...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund Management (8 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: I would be delighted to attend the committee. I was a member of it for 18 months and would be delighted to go back to talk to its members. It is important that I do so and try to come up with solutions to issues. I look forward to doing so.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: My Department has overall responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010. Statistics for dog related activities undertaken by local authorities are published on the Department's website. They include information on dog breeding establishments which are defined in legislation as premises with "6 or more bitches, over 6 months old and capable of being used for breeding purposes"....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: Absolutely. If the commitment was made by the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, I will honour it. My officials will be in contact with the Deputy in that regard. He is correct that three Departments are involved in the overall control of dogs. My Department is involved in the policy area. The dog breeding establishment guidelines were published in July and will come into effect in January...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (8 Nov 2018)

Seán Canney: The funding for local authorities comes from the Local Government Fund, not my Department. However, I accept what the Deputy said and will convey it to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. The guidelines are the result of huge consultation with all stakeholders, which is important. They will help the local authorities and veterinarians and the established dog breeding...