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

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 616, 617, 620 and 621 together. Following the advice of the Standing Scientific Committee for Salmon and the recommendation of management in IFI, the rivers in the South East can be divided into three distinct categories. The first category is rivers that are open with a surplus of salmon that can be harvested. There are no salmon Rivers in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland Investigations (11 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) staff inspects the area in question on a regular basis as part of fishery protection patrols on the River Slaney. The area is also inspected by environmental staff to gauge the level of fish that can, at times, enter past the grating into the tailrace of a private hydroelectric scheme. IFI Staff have conducted, with the assistance of the owner of the...

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

Seán Kyne: Staff of Inland Fisheries Ireland and others published a paper in 2015 in the Fisheries Research journal on a study that looked at the survival of wild Atlantic salmon after catch and release in three rivers in Ireland. The study necessitated the capture and tagging of 76 fish over the course of the programme, and from the subsequent recapture it was evident that 98% of the salmon caught by...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 1022 on 13 July 2017. The primary consideration of Inland Fisheries Ireland in the issue of public licences for eel fishing was the availability of an exploitable surplus of stock.  The knowledge and methods used by fishermen are preserved to some extent by the trap and transport operation managed by ESB under Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1251 and 1252 together. Ireland manages salmon stocks on an individual river basis. This management is carried out by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the State Agency with statutory responsibility for inland fisheries. The management policy is based on the fact that each of Ireland’s 147 salmon rivers, river sections, estuaries etc. has its...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (26 Jul 2017)

Seán Kyne: The total allowable catch for Loughros Mor commercial salmon (Owenea/Owentocker) fishing is calculated on the basis set out below. The status for the Rivers Owenea and Owentocker are analysed by the Standing Scientific Committee for Salmon (SSCS) annually based on the best available information for these rivers using angler logbook returns, catchment wide electrofishing, commercial fishing...

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...