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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (24 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: The challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is well understood by Government and is reflected in national climate action and energy policy which seeks to balance the competing aspects of sustainability, competitiveness and security of supply. Ireland will, within the EU and UN climate frameworks, pursue and achieve a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector Funding (24 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: The Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector (SSNO) is a key element of my Department's support for the role of the sector in contributing to the development of strong and vibrant civil society and in improving outcomes for those most disadvantaged. The scheme provides multi-annual funding towards core costs of national organisations in the sector,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (24 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department published new Guidelines for dog breeding establishments in July 2018. The Guidelines came into effect on 1 January 2019. The revised guidelines were developed in collaboration with the County and City Management Association (CCMA) Dogs Working Group.  The working group included representatives from the ISPCA, the DSPCA, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...

No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: On behalf of the Government, I also offer my sympathy to those affected by that tragedy. The Government is opposing this Bill because it does nothing to strengthen consumer protection while it would cause severe damage to the mortgage market with potentially major impacts on financial stability and ultimately on the economy. The apparent logic behind Deputy Pearse Doherty's Bill is that...

No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: -----of our banking system over time. The Government is working to ensure that our banks are able to invest in households and businesses and provide the credit and lending that is needed, all the while ensuring that the most appropriate and effective framework of consumer protection is in place. This Bill does not in any way support or complement these key priorities. Aside from...

No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: Apologies, it does require a money message.

No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: I am sure. I cannot emphasis strongly enough how disastrous this Bill would be for this country. Its effects will only be negative and wide reaching. For the consumers it seeks to protect, they will simply see a mortgage market which has limited funds to lend, increased mortgage interest rates and the possibility of an increase in repossessions. For the financial system, it will add...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Mobile Telephony Services (29 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: In 2017, officials from my Department, the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and a small number of Local Authorities met to examine the potential for mapping mobile phone black spots in Ireland. On foot of these meetings, an invitation was issued in late 2017 to all Local Authorities to provide data on 5-6 prioritised local black spots. Some Local...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Mobile Telephony Services (29 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: In 2017, officials from my Department, the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and a small number of Local Authorities met to examine the potential for mapping mobile phone black spots in Ireland. On foot of these meetings, an invitation was issued in late 2017 to all Local Authorities to provide data on 5-6 prioritised local black spots. Some Local...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (30 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: The Digital Innovation Programme was launched in 2018 with the aim of supporting digital development in Local Authority areas for the benefit of communities. Applications are required to meet certain criteria that include the project being Local Authority-led and providing evidence that the project will take an innovative approach and provide a public benefit. Collaborative projects and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (5 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 531 and 533 together. The Eel Support Scheme is being administered by inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Correspondence issued from IFI in the first instance to applicants whose applications were deemed not to meet the criteria for the Support scheme. This was to facilitate possible appeals to the decision of IFI as regards eligibility or other matters. I will be...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Scheme to Support National Organisations (5 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 and 589 together. The Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector (SSNO) is a key element of my Department's support for the role of the sector in contributing to the development of strong and vibrant civil society and in improving outcomes for those most disadvantaged. The scheme provides multi-annual funding...

Seanad: Community and Rural Support Schemes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the House for the invitation to address it on a topic of fundamental importance to the social fabric, cohesiveness and resilience of Ireland. I am pleased that Members from across the political and geographical spectrum are present, which is testament to our shared understanding of the significance of community and rural support schemes. The Department of Rural and Community...

Seanad: Community and Rural Support Schemes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank speakers for their contributions. I came here to listen as well and I will take up Senator Ruane's offer to go into the community in parts of Dublin. It is important to see everything at first hand. As a local activist myself, I know the feelings behind a lot of what has been said this evening. We know what austerity caused. I agree with Senator Paul Daly that it is not all about...

Seanad: Community and Rural Support Schemes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, is overseeing an interdepartmental review of the CE scheme. I believe that if a person aged 55 or over is on a scheme, he or she should be left on it because of his or her chances of getting employment. We should target jobs for younger people. I am a great believer in the rural social scheme and I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Smart Community Initiative: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: As a former member of the committee, I thank the Chair and members for the invitation to discuss the smart community initiative. The Internet and digital technologies are transforming the way people live and work. However, figures from the Central Statistics Office, CSO, show that one in seven people have never used the Internet. Such individuals cite a lack of skills and the belief that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Smart Community Initiative: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: The Senator is correct that no Department should work in a silo. The Tubbercurry smart community is an example of where a number of groups and agencies have come together. When I was there, Sligo IT was very active as well, and, therefore, education comes into it. Returning to what has been said about Grow Remote, I have been informed by the IDA that foreign direct investors want to know...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Smart Community Initiative: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: Deputy Martin Kenny spoke about fibre running along poles not being live. I had a meeting this morning with the telecommunications industry. They have a clear understanding of what I want them to do. As stated in the Dáil by the Minister, Deputy Bruton, and me, if the Deputy raises that specific issue with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, we will have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Smart Community Initiative: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: That is not true.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Smart Community Initiative: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Seán Canney: On Senator Hopkins's point about Ballinasloe, one of the things that happens is that we put a lot of energy into getting something ready and then it seems to flatline. Sometimes, this is because it takes a while to get it moving or to get the trajectory right. The most important thing is that we now have a broadband officer in every local authority. We will be looking to these officers to...