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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (12 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 598 and 606 together. Ireland’s Eel Management Plan (EMP), including the closure of commercial fishing, was approved, in 2009, by the European Commission under EU Regulation 1100/2007. Fishing for eel was by way of public licence and therefore the issue of compensation does not arise. However, I directed my officials to engage with the European...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (7 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: I have been informed by Inland Fisheries Ireland that it has no plans to purchase the fishery referred to by the Deputy. I understand that the fishery is in private ownership and that there is no indication of any intention on the part of the owner to offer it for sale.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Telecommunications Infrastructure (7 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce was established in July 2016 to examine broadband and mobile phone coverage deficits in Ireland and identify tangible actions to improve the quality of these services. The Taskforce Report was published in December 2016, encompassing 40 actions to alleviate barriers to mobile phone reception and broadband access.  An Implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (7 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: The 2018 Dormant Accounts Action Plan, which was published in July, approved funding of up to €39.7 million for 45 different measures across ten different Government Departments. In line with the provisions of the Dormant Accounts Acts, the measures identified in the Action Plan target social, economic and educational disadvantage; and people with a disability. The approved...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charities Regulation (7 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Charities Regulatory Authority has been allocated €4.552m in 2018. A 12.5% increase in this amount would lead to an allocation of €5.121m. However, the allocations for 2019 for my Department are subject to the ongoing 2019 Estimates discussions and will be agreed upon in due course.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: Details of all petroleum exploration authorisations granted are published on my Department's website on a quarterly basis. In addition, I am required to lay before the Oireachtas under the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act 1960 half-yearly reports detailing all petroleum authorisations granted during the period of the report. The last such report was in respect of the six-month...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: The vast majority of people in this House understand and accept the threat to our planet and the real, visual impact that we see in different parts of the world. That is why the Government wants to reduce the use of fossil fuels. I have been at pains to point out that the Bill the Deputy has proposed will not do anything to reduce the use of fossil fuels. It will mean we will be entirely...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Deputy's Bill passed Second Stage with a lot of support. I know the Bill is currently being debated as part of a wider discussion on energy security. The Deputy cited people who came before the committee and I know there were a number of experts on all sides who spoke. It is up to the committee now to decide on the next step. It may pursue the Bill as is, there may be a vote to end...

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: He will be back.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: Like many of the Deputies this evening, I pay tribute to the postmasters across the country for the service they have given over many years. In April this year, An Post announced its renewed vision for the post office network which centres on the availability of new services in a modernised and revitalised network. The announcement was supported by an agreement reached between An Post...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: I understand that the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018 is subject to legislative scrutiny by the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment. Hearings took place in July and I understand that the Joint Committee also received a presentation from the International Energy Agency on the related...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: Ireland’s Eel Management Plan (EMP), including the closure of commercial fishing, was approved, in 2009, by the European Commission under EU Regulation 1100/2007. Fishing for eel was by way of public licence and therefore the issue of compensation does not arise. However, both Minister Naughten and I have secured Exchequer funding for a support measure. Officials have engaged with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Offshore Exploration Licences (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 609 and 610 together. Successful exploration in Ireland’s offshore has the potential to deliver benefits to Irish society and the economy, particularly in terms of enhanced security of supply and reduced fossil fuel imports, fiscal return, national and local economic development and technology learning. Since exploration began in the Irish offshore,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: The development of Local Digital Strategies will ensure that Local Authorities are primed to take best advantage of high-speed broadband coverage over the coming years to support both economic and social development in their respective areas. Following a tendering process last year, my Department has engaged a consultancy firm to provide support for the development of a Local Digital...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector Funding (18 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: My Department's Community and Voluntary Supports and Programmes provide a framework of supports for the community and voluntary sector. €3.5m is being provided in 2018 to support 21 Volunteer Centres, 8 Volunteer Information Services and a number of national volunteer-support organisations, such as Volunteer Ireland. Last July, I announced the new Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Functions (20 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: My Department has not established a working group for a National Stray Dog Strategy. I understand that an hoc working group, under the auspices of Veterinary Ireland, has been established to identify a strategy to reduce the stray dog population in Ireland. Accordingly any terms of reference are a matter for the working group.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Deputy for her question. The 2018 Dormant Accounts Action Plan, which was published in July, approved funding of up to €39.7 million for 45 different measures across ten Departments. In line with the provisions of the Dormant Accounts Acts, the measures identified in the action plan target social, economic and educational disadvantage and people with a disability. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: The plan published is across ten Departments so the initiatives really are for the ten Departments. I have listed some of the measures for the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Deputy should ask each relevant Department whether it has the funding in the Estimates process. Over the summer, the Minister, Deputy Ring, departmental officials and I had discussions with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: I agree it is a very complex system, which is why we have tried to get to the bottom of it. I again put on record the work done by staff in the Department in trying to get to the bottom of this. We had meetings over the summer with the Minister, Deputy Donohoe. I thought it was going to be easier to be able to spend the money but, unfortunately, there is still the process with regard to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (25 Sep 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 89 together. I thank the Deputy for her continued interest in this important area. My Department published new guidelines for dog breeding establishments in July. These will come into effect on 1 January 2019. I want to see the highest standards achieved by dog breeding establishments and these guidelines will help to do this. They form part...