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Business of Dáil (18 Apr 2018)

Seán Canney: To clarify, the allowance of six minutes each involves a question for one minute and a reply for one minute, a question for one minute and a reply for one minute, and a question for one minute and a reply for one minute. The five minutes at the end are for concluding remarks.

Business of Dáil (18 Apr 2018)

Seán Canney: This formula has been used before and it worked well.

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Seán Canney: I welcome the representatives of the farmers' organisations, including those from Galway, who are in the Gallery tonight. This issue has brought together the farming representatives. We have had unprecedented weather since last August. Since race week, as they say in Galway, we have had bad weather. The weather and farming go hand in glove. I remember on our small family farm in Tuam we...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Canney: How much funding is being made available for Galway's stint as European Capital of Culture 2020 between now and 2020? Are figures available for that?

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Canney: When the Minister visits Galway I would like her to be clear that it is not a bid by Galway city but rather Galway city and county. It is very important that message is put out, and I would appreciate if the Minister would make that clear.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Canney: I wish to comment on the bogs because the issue is prevalent in my constituency. I thank the officials in the Department for the work they have been doing with turf cutters and their representatives in trying to find solutions to the issues. There is a good working arrangement now between the Department and turf cutters throughout the country. We have reached the stage where there is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Rural Transport Policy: National Transport Authority (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Canney: I thank the witnesses for the presentation and for their attendance. I have come across many private bus operators who are operating services on a commercial basis with no subvention from the State. They are successful in doing that but one issue they have raised with me from time to time relates to putting in place new services or enhancing the existing services by creating more bus...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Rural Transport Policy: National Transport Authority (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Canney: I would just like clarification on what Ms Malone mentioned about the software, the maps and that kind of thing. She said that she hopes to be able to bring forward something which the rural link companies can use. Is there a timeframe for that? That would make life an awful lot easier for them and it would make them more efficient in their work. It would also give them a greater picture...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Mar 2018)

Seán Canney: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this subject. Whether one is pro or anti, it is a sensitive issue. I have my own views on the eighth amendment which are based on my own life’s experiences. I do not favour the repeal of the eighth amendment. I listened to many Members speaking tonight and previously about this matter. From my life's experience, I know...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Project Ireland 2040 (21 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: 33. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the concept of the Atlantic economic corridor and its development is provided for in the Project Ireland 2040 plan which encompasses the national planning framework and the national development plan. [8501/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund Grants (21 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: 57. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will report on the preparation of the dormant accounts action plan for 2018; if the process has commenced on seeking applications for consideration for disbursement; and if his Department is reviewing the operation of the Dormant Accounts Fund to ensure the efficient and effective allocation of funding in line with the aims of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Data (15 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: 293. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of rent allowance both nationally and specifically for the Dublin area on 31 December in each of the years 2012 to 2017; the related reductions in expenditure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7935/18]

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: I am sharing time with Deputy Fitzpatrick. I welcome the Bill, which is part of the programme for Government, and I compliment the Minister on bringing it to the House. It is important to set out exactly what the Bill intends to do. It seeks to improve the security and predictability of people in employment. Many people do not know what they are going to earn or how many hours they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: We should grasp a few things from this meeting. Mr. Brian Coll made suggestions on easy things that could be done to help traffic flow in Galway. I call on the National Transport Authority to collaborate with him to see if we can make Galway a pilot project in introducing Waze immediately. It would be something positive to come from this discussion. Everybody has a gripe, but we should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: Can two suggestions I made be taken on board, one, the Waze for Galway city and, two, opening up the bus lane? The bus lane from Claregalway was opened for people who are carpooling. We need to incentivise people to leave their cars at home. A stick and carrot approach might help. I would like something to come out of this meeting. As somebody said at the very start the time for talking...

Third Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak about mother and baby homes. I compliment the Minister on her endeavours in dealing with this sensitive issue. Earlier we listened to how Galway County Council was dealing with the issue in Tuam. I come from Tuam and was educated there. I have met a lot of people, some of whom are in the Visitors Gallery, who have been affected in one way or another. I...

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

Seán Canney: 545. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the objectives of the recently launched fish stock management plan for the Owenriff catchment; the way in which the objectives will be achieved; and the benefits for brown trout fishing on Lough Corrib. [7286/18]

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

Seán Canney: 546. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the efforts to manage pike in the western lakes, particularly Lough Corrib; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7287/18]

National Broadband Procurement Process: Statements (7 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the issue of broadband in rural Ireland and also on Fianna Fáil's proposal to launch a review. First, as a rural Deputy, no more than the Minister, I fully understand what is lacking. We have talked about it for years, and I know that it was high on the agenda when we negotiated the programme for Government. What is happening at the moment is the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Seán Canney: It is nothing personal.