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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cúrsaí Oidhreachta (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: Nílim ar an eolas faoin dáta sin. Tá súil agam go mbeidh an tAire Stáit, Teachta Moran, sásta casadh leis na Teachtaí go léir ón Dáilcheantar sin chun an cheist sin a phlé chomh luath agus is féidir. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil an-suim aige san ionad seo. Bhí mé i dteagmháil leis an Teachta agus leis an Teachta...

Noise Pollution (Management and Abatement) Bill 2019: First Stage (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: No.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil on 8th, 9th and 10th October, 2019:(1) (i) there shall be no Order of Business or questions on promised legislation within the meaning of Standing Order 28 on Tuesday or Wednesday, respectively, and...

Proposed Approval of Reappointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Referral to Joint Committee (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 1st October, 2019, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, the re-appointment of the persons concerned to be members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to sections 9 and 10 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the reappointment, with effect from 1st...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: Mar is eol don Teachta, tá síneadh breise ceithre mhí sínithe don chonradh seirbhís d’Aer Arann, suas go deireadh mí Eanáir 2020. Ina dhiaidh sin, beimid ag breathnú ar chonradh fadtéarmach agus tá muid fós ag brú ar aghaidh leis an iarratas chun an t-aerfort agus na haerstráice sna Mine a cheannach ar son an Stáit.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Languages Act (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: Following a comprehensive review of the Official Languages Act 2003 and consultation with key stakeholders, the Heads of the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill were submitted to Government on 29thMay 2017 and published in June 2017.  In addition, Government approval was received on the same day to proceed with the drafting of the Bill. Officials from my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Funding (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: At the outset, I should  point out that the National Development Plan 2018-2027 includes a commitment to increase, on an incremental basis, the capital allocation to Údarás na Gaeltachta from the 2018 base level of €7m to €12m annually. In that context the Deputy will be aware that additional capital funding was allocated to Údarás na Gaeltachta in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Maoiniú Údarás na Gaeltachta (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: I dtús báire, níor mhiste dom a rá go mbíonn plé rialta ag mo Roinn le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta agus go bhfuilim ar an eolas maidir leis na riachtanais airgid atá ag an eagraíocht do 2020 agus, go deimhin, do na blianta beaga eile amach romhainn. Mar is eol don Teachta, is tríd an phróiseas meastacháin agus...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Interdepartmental Committees (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: The inaugural meeting of the Interdepartmental Committee for Island Development took place on Tuesday 24 September 2019.  Twelve Government Departments were represented at the meeting, and each made a valuable contribution outlining their roles and policies in connection with the offshore islands.   I have requested that each Department's representative...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Offshore Islands (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Kyne: The following table sets out a number of reports commissioned by my Department relating to the offshore islands since 1996: Publication year Authors Title 1996 Interdepartmental Co-ordinating Committee on Island Development:  A strategic framework for developing the offshore islands of Ireland 2001 Cranfield University The proposed development and day...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senators for their comments. As they know, the proposed change that was passed by the other House came from a comprehensive committee discussion going back some years and which was subsequently brought forward by amendment to the Dáil when it was decided to include blanket bogs with raised bogs as part of the legislation. As Senators are aware, the main objective of the...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: The proposed amendment amends the Long Title the Bill so it would read: "An Act to provide for review of bog habitats; to further provide for making, amendment and revocation of natural heritage area orders; to provide for arrangements concerning biodiversity for those purposes to amend the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000; and to provide for related matters." On amendment No. 40, on Committee...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: The loss of the wetlands was very regrettable. I saw the before and after pictures and an investigation is taking place within the Department into what happened. I cannot say who, what, why or when in answer to the Senator's questions but the impact is very noticeable from the pictures. Given the interest in schools and other places, it is a shame that this loss of habitat happened....

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator Paddy Burke for those comments. The Department carries out mink control in the most important areas for ground-nesting birds, including in County Mayo. If the Senator gives my officials the names and locations of those lakes, we can ask the local rangers to investigate the issue. The Senator is right to state that the amendment is comprehensive. The Act shall come into...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: Regarding section 59D, I assure the Senator that the Minister is fully intent on public consultation. The wording is legalese, but it is fully envisaged that there full be full consultation on all plans and strategies done within the Department. The amendment contains a full list of the public bodies and includes a planning authority within the meaning of the Planning and Development Act...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: I am advised that the national universities are not public bodies, nevertheless they have a very important function to play in biodiversity. I will discuss this with officials as they have an important role. It is a fair point that there may be lands that may not be farmed actively, some owned by the State or State bodies or are private owned by them, which are zoned for future development...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: I will speak to No. 3 and Nos. 20 to 27, inclusive.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: My speaking notes for this grouping are for Nos. 3 and Nos. 20 to 27, inclusive.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: I propose these amendments in response to amendments proposed on Committee Stage by Senators Higgins, Ruane and Kelleher. The amendments provide that when the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht publishes a notice of his or her intention to make an order designating land as a natural heritage area or when the Minister dedesignates all or part of a site as a natural heritage area...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2019)

Seán Kyne: Before the Minister dedesignates a natural heritage area site, there must be a strategic environmental assessment and public consultation. In addition, the 2014 review has already been subject to public consultation and landowners have been informed of that review. With regard to these proposed changes, we want to make the process as transparent as possible and it is why we have agreed to...