Results 201-220 of 384 for long speaker:Seán Kyne

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2019)

Seán Kyne: ...and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and the drafters who worked late nights and weekends over a period, that produced this Brexit omnibus Bill is to be commended. It must be difficult to prepare legislation that one hopes will not be enacted but we are here to do that in order to ensure that we are ready for the unthinkable. I acknowledge the Brexit team within the Government,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (20 Feb 2019)

Seán Kyne: ...the Brexit omnibus Bill, although that is not to in any way lessen the importance of the matters and the fact that there has been preparation and work done within the Department and agencies over a long period.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Benefits Data (19 Feb 2019)

Seán Kyne: ...most recent LFS figures available are for Q4 2018. In Q4 2018, the number of persons aged 15-74 years in the labour force was 2,398,800, of which 50,100 persons aged 15-74 years were classified as long-term (one year and over) unemployed. The long-term unemployment rate for persons aged 15-74 for Q4 2018 was 2.1%. The LFS does not record the number of persons in receipt of a long-term...

Local Government Bill 2018: From the Seanad (23 Jan 2019)

Seán Kyne: ...be addressed. Irrespective of questions about merging the councils, the issue of funding is paramount. I am aware, from the discussions on the Bill, that officially Fianna Fáil supported it for a long period, before deciding to change its mind. That was its right and I am sure pressure was brought to bear on the Deputies who represent Galway. That is democracy and it is the...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...the conservation status of a bog habitat when— (a) its natural range and the areas it covers within that range are stable or increasing, (b) the specific structure and functions which are necessary for its long-term maintenance exist and are likely to continue to exist for the foreseeable future, and (c) the conservation status of its typical species is favourable;”....

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Seán Kyne: As already stated, on Committee Stage 1 December 2016 - a long time ago now - Deputy Ó Cuív proposed to amend the Bill to provide for the Minister to carry out further reviews of other natural heritage areas. The then Minister undertook to consider the matter further with a view to addressing this on Report Stage, which is what is being done now. This is to conduct a review or...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (27 Nov 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...laid out in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Strategic Plan 2018-2020 the planning, design and construction of the upgraded facility referenced in the planning application referred to by the Deputy is a long-awaited priority. The facility currentlyin situat the location does not have the capacity to deal with the current demands of the business park and therefore an immediate...

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...out of ten houses have access and by the end of this year, it will be eight out of ten houses. Much of that is driven by the national broadband plan. Members have said Eir has not done its work for a long number of years. However, because of the national broadband plan, it has signed up to the 300,000 commitment contract the former Minister signed it up to in order to ensure that it...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (9 Oct 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...I understand that Gyproc are also fully committed to assisting Magheracloone GAA Club and Community Centre.  They remain in constant contact with the club and are committed to supporting them in securing new long-term facilities, as well as in sourcing short term facilities in the interim. My officials will continue to provide assistance to Monaghan County Council, and the...

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

Seán Kyne: ...the country today and into the future. While much has been achieved in An Post over the past two years, there must be a clear focus on continued delivery for the future. That is critical to ensuring the long-term success of the national postal operator and a sustainable post office network to serve future generations. It is important also to restate that any individual, group or...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (11 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...and Lough Arrow in the Sligo Fishery District. Lough Ennell is not currently a managed wild brown trout fishery. These seven limestone lakes are quite unique in terms of topography and trout habitat and have long been managed as wild brown trout fisheries via established stock management programmes. From that perspective, these waters are considered especially important. The...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...by the Comptroller and Auditor General and to ensure that the significant resources currently available from the fund are used in an efficient and effective manner.  The review will also identify and consider wider and longer term issues, including how to best ensure the long term sustainability of the Dormant Accounts Fund. Much of the work already ongoing in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...District, Loughs Corrib, Mask and Carra in the Galway Fishery District and Lough Arrow in the Sligo Fishery District. These seven limestone lakes are quite unique in terms of topography and trout habitat and have long been managed as wild brown trout fisheries via established stock management programmes. From that perspective, these waters are considered especially important. ...

Topical Issue Debate: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...", as outlined by the Deputy, of interrogation suffered by 14 detainees, who became known as the hooded men. My thoughts tonight are with the men who suffered this treatment, and who have had to deal with the long-lasting effects, as well as all those who suffered during the period of internment. While the Commission held that torture had occurred, in 1978 the court held that the...

Other Questions: Offshore Exploration Licences (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: ..., utilised in a proportionate manner within the context of a climate transition, would be a loss to the Irish people from a fiscal, economic and security of supply perspective. A significant change in long-established national policy should be based on informed debate and consideration. Around this time last year, when we were dealing with the prohibition of onshore fracking, I invited...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Licences (29 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...to fund their management costs, which are additional to IFI’s costs for managing State owned fisheries.  ESB charge similar fees for the Lower Shannon and Mulkear fisheries.   The practice of charging permit fees is long established and angling clubs that licence a fishery from the State may also charge a permit for anglers who are not a member of the club. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Stocks (24 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...a number of expert scientists made presentations, reviewed and assimilated the data and information provided. The Group reconvened in September 2017. The presentations delivered to the Group, along with minutes of the meetings and the public consultation submissions are publicly available (). Public consultation, a broad representative forum and transparency in the Review Group’s...

Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (2 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...the Irish Government and €31.7 million from the UK Government. Some 85% is funded from the European Regional Development Fund. The funding is expected to be fully committed before the end of 2018. Obviously the long-term objective is to secure a successor programme beyond 2020. In terms of engaging, agreement has been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (25 Apr 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...Estimates for 2018 for the Department. As the Minister has done, I emphasise the importance of the current context and the urgent need for Ireland to put in place on a sustainable basis plans for long-term national development. I welcome the national development plan and the national planning framework and look forward to working with my colleagues to achieve the objectives set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Licences (17 Apr 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...The following were the types of licence available: -Eye, gap or basket for taking eels in or on a fishing weir or a fishing mill dam; -Eel trap as used under licence in Drogheda and Ballyshannon Fishery Districts; -Long Line for eels; -Coghill net for eels; and -Fyke nets for eels. Ireland’s Eel Management Plan (EMP) under EU Regulation 1100/2007, which included a closure of...