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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Invasive Fish Species (24 Feb 2015)

Joe McHugh: I am advised that following the initial identification, by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) of the Asian Clam (Corbicula Fluminea)in the ‘hot water’ stretch and ‘cut’ areas of Lough Ree at Lanesborough, early action was taken to close the fishery and erect public warning signs to reduce the threat of further spread.I visited the site at the initial stages and met...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fishing Industry (24 Feb 2015)

Joe McHugh: I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that the permit income from the Ridgepool, Cathedral beat and the Spring Wells beat on the river Moy for the 2014 season amounted to €96,403.57.Permit income contributes to the effective management by IFI of the Moy Fishery.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fish Farming (24 Feb 2015)

Joe McHugh: I am advised that the primary index of salmon abundance on the Moy is the comprehensive rod catch statistics returned annually. The refurbished weir in Ballina includes three fish counters: a LOGIE resistivity counter is installed in box 1 and two VAKI infra-red fish counters have been installed in boxes 2 & 3. These counters operated in the months from April to September 2014 ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (24 Feb 2015)

Joe McHugh: My Department has not approved any payment in this case. This decision was communicated to the claimant in 2009 and again in 2013, following a review of the case.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (25 Feb 2015)

Joe McHugh: I am advised that Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) operate an elver monitoring programme in a number of locations around the country, including in the Western River Basin District. IFI monitor the trends in the elver run at these locations on an annual basis. The data collected is used in Irelands reporting obligations to the European Commission under EU Regulation 1100/2007. The data is also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Offshore Islands (26 Feb 2015)

Joe McHugh: The following table shows the amount expended by my Department in relation to Inishbofin in 2013 and 2014: Grantee Type of Expenditure 2013 2014 Inishbofin Island Discovery Ltd Passenger Ferry & Bus Service for Inishbofin €277,239 €275,667 Blackshell Farm Ltd Cargo Ferry Service for Inishbofin €180,000 Lasta Mara Teo Cargo Ferry Service for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Fostaíocht sa Ghaeltacht (26 Feb 2015)

Joe McHugh: Tuigim ó Údarás na Gaeltachta go bhfuil ochtar fostaithe faoi láthair sa chomhlacht seo agus go bhfuil sé beartaithe go mbeidh 35 fostaithe sa ghnó roimh dheireadh na bliana. Tuigim ón Údarás fosta gur cuireadh moill ar fhorbairt sa chomhlacht mar gheall ar chúinsí a bhaineann le gnéithe oibriúchán, lóistíochta...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (3 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 582 and 583 together. ESB own and operate the Hydro-Electric facility at Cathaleen Falls on the River Erne. I can confirm that Inland Fisheries received a report from ESB shortly after the incident. I am advised that because of the trans-boundary nature of the River Erne, protocols to facilitate passage of juvenile eels, agreed between ESB, IFI and the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (3 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: It is important for the public to alert Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) as soon as they become aware of an incident which they believe constitutes illegal activity. To facilitate this IFI operate a 24/7 confidential hotline number that enables timely reporting of all alleged incidents and a rapid response from enforcement resources. The number of this hotline is 1890-347424. IFI deploy...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (3 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: Is mór agam an deis seo a fháil Meastacháin 2015 sna réimsí Gaeilge, Gaeltachta agus oileán a phlé leis an chomhchoiste. San iomlán, tá os cionn €56 milliún le caitheamh ag mo Roinnse i mbliana sna réimsí seo. Mar is eol don chomhchoiste, tá an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge mar dhúshraith do chur chuige mo...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (3 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: As the Chairman rightly pointed out, and I believe it is a question he has raised before given it is of interest to his home county where there are a number of non-Gaeltacht islands, it was highlighted before Christmas that there would be changes to the funding streams as a result of the new cap. I am delighted to inform the committee there is going to be a change. I acknowledge the work...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (3 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: The last time the Chairman raised this, there was a degree of sensitivity. However, I can say now that a new contract will be announced at the beginning of April.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (3 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: There was a good question about specific supports and how to prioritise the different support levels. I have an overall responsibility for policy and there are component parts within that area. Foras na Gaeilge has responsibility for North-South matters and matters outside Gaeltacht areas as well as Northern Ireland. I will pinpoint the support systems Údarás na Gaeltachta has to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Forbairt Pobal (4 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis seo an rún ata curtha síos ag an Seanadóir Ó Clochartaigh maidir le Pléaráca a phlé anseo. Ba mhaith liom fosta mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl do Bhaill an Tí seo mar gheall ar an spéis atá léirithe acu san ábhar seo. Ba mhaith liom cúpla focal a rá faoin eagraíocht,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Forbairt Pobal (4 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: Níl cinneadh déanta fós ó thaobh an SICAP. Chuir an dream iarratas isteach maidir leis an bpróiséas SICAP. Mar is eol don Seandóir, bhí Údarás na Gaeltachta freagrach as chúrsaí a bhain leis na trí tionscadail. Beidh dhá tionscadail i mo cheantar, i dTír Chonaill, Pobal Le Chéile agus an grúpa eile san...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Calafoirt agus Céanna (5 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: Is cúram do Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe Cé Inis Oírr agus aon dreideáil a bheadh le déanamh uirthi. Tuigtear do mo Roinnse ón gComhairle Contae nach bhfuil aon ghá le síneadh a lorg don chead pleanála ós rud é nach rachaidh an cead atá tugtha as feidhm ach amháin sa chás go dtagann athrú ar na coinníollacha...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Forbairt Pobal (5 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: Tuigim ó Údarás na Gaeltachta gurb iad Comharchumann Sliogéisc Chonamara Teo. atá i mbun na mbeirtreach atá luaite ag an Teachta a bhainistiú agus a fhorbairt. Is togra pobail é seo a bunaíodh in 1984 agus atá comhdhéanta d’iascairí agus d’fheirmeoirí páirtaimseartha áitiúla. Mar thoradh ar an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge (5 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: Faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge, tugann oifigigh mo Roinne cuairt ar gach coláiste Gaeilge, a mbíonn cúrsa aitheanta á reáchtáil acu sa Ghaeltacht, le linn na gcúrsaí sin a bheith ar siúl. Le linn na gcuairteanna sin, déantar scrúdú ar nithe éagsúla, lena n-áirítear caighdeán na...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Salmon Hardship Scheme (10 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: Lough Foyle is within the remit of the Loughs Agency of the Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission, which is a North-South Body established under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement. The Salmon Hardship Scheme was introduced following a decision in 2006 to cease, for conservation reasons, the commercial salmon mixed stock fishery in the sea. In excess of €25m was allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (10 Mar 2015)

Joe McHugh: To be of assistance to the Deputy, it may be helpful to set out the background as well as the present status of the matter referred to in the question. In May 2006 my Department received an initial application from the business referred to for a petroleum authorisation in respect of an onshore area in South County Wexford. In November 2007 a revised application was received seeking an...