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Environmental Impact of Quarries and Incinerators: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2019)

Seán Canney: I wish to address the environmental aspects of the Private Members' motion. My colleague, the Minister of State in the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy English, will deal with the planning and quarrying related aspects of the motion later. The Environmental Protection Agency undertakes a range of regulatory tasks relating to the licensing, permitting,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Service Provision (27 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The Broadband Connection Point (BCP) initiative will see high-speed broadband services bought to approximately 300 sites in remote and rural areas across the country, ahead of the arrival of the National Broadband network. BCPs are typically community centres, schools and sports clubs that will act as access hubs for local people, providing on-site access to the internet. The Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Broadband Plan (27 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The Department of Rural and Community Development has two roles directly relevant to the National Broadband Plan. The first is to act as co-secretariat to the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce, which I chair. The Taskforce was established in 2016, arising from a commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government, to identify immediate solutions to broadband/mobile phone coverage...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (26 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: Prospecting licences may be granted following environmental screening by my Department including screening for Appropriate Assessment. This screening takes into account designated sites including Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Natural Heritage Areas, Nature Reserves and National Parks. An application for a mining licence is a separate and independent process from...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (26 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: Proposals, including prospective funding and project time lines for a Salmon Life Centre in Ballina are a matter for Mayo County Council. Enquiries as regards to its prioritisation and the anticipated timeframe for any delivery should be addressed directly to the Council.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: I will take that question. An incident did happen in west Cork which is being investigated by the Department. It is an old mine.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: Engineering surveys are being carried out on it at the moment. It is a question of making sure that whatever engineering is done on it will mean it will not happen again. Cork County Council is also involved.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: No, I do not have a timeframe but I will come back to the Deputy on that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Quality (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The EPA report entitled Air Quality in Ireland 2018, which was published in September, sets out the current status of Ireland's air quality. The report indicated that air quality levels at monitoring sites in Ireland were below the EU legislative limit values in 2018. However, it also showed that the stricter World Health Organization guideline values, which are lower and, therefore, offer...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Quality (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The Government is treating this matter seriously. As I said earlier, the Government, as a priority, is establishing an interagency group, whose membership will include the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the four local authorities and other agencies, to consider a range of options and potential measures. It is accepted that we have a problem. In raising the issue today...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The RTÉ board and management have presented their revised strategy proposals to secure a financially stable future for the company. The strategy seeks to map out a sustainable future where RTÉ can meet the strategic and financial challenges it faces, deliver on its public service remit and remain a relevant and valued part of Irish life. There is a broad consensus on the need to...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: We can try to organise that.

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: I will keep going. It is accepted that all media, whether public service broadcasters or other local and national media, are experiencing profound financial challenges as the public and consequently commercial advertising revenues move away from traditional linear TV schedules towards content streaming services and social media. In the past, improvements in economic growth would have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: According to Ireland's Ocean Economy Report published in June 2019, direct employment in the Irish oil and gas exploration and production sector in 2018 was 154 full time equivalent employees. The report states that the sector is concentrated in the coastal regions of Donegal, Mayo, Cork, Kerry, Galway and the South East.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Prospecting Licences (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The licence in question relates to Prospecting Licensing area PL 930. This particular licence has been included in a Prospecting Licensing competition, recently advertised on my Department’s website, which covers all areas that have become available for application since the last competition was held. Only “available” ground may be released through competition. Certain...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Service Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The Government has today signed the contract for the delivery of the National Broadband Plan in areas of the country where it is not viable to deploy high-speed broadband on a purely commercial basis. The delivery of the National Broadband Plan will be a game-changer for rural Ireland. Access to high-speed broadband will have a powerful, transformative effect on the lives of people and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commencement of Legislation (12 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department is working on the development of Regulations in order to commence the Mineral Development Act 2017. Regulations to commence Part 2 of the Act relating to Prospecting are at an advanced stage of drafting. This is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. Following on from that the Regulations to commence the remaining Part of the Act will be completed.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Broadband Plan Implementation (12 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The Broadband Connection Point (BCP) initiative will see over 300 sites in remote and rural areas across the country provided with high-speed broadband as part of the National Broadband Plan (NBP). Locations chosen as BCPs will make connectivity publicly available, supporting rural communities and economies. BCP sites might include, for instance, schools, community centres and tourist...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Senator. The local improvement scheme, or the LIS as it is affectionately known, is a programme for improvement works on small private or non-public roads in rural areas. The scheme is funded by my Department and administered through the local authorities. There was no dedicated funding for the scheme for a number of years owing to constraints on public expenditure. However, I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: Yes.