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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Harbours and Piers Development (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: If the Senator were not a Member of this House, he would make a great tour guide. Kerry's beauty almost matches that of Galway. I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. Under statute, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned fishery harbour centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights Investigations (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I am pleased to provide a response on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Simon Coveney, who is unavoidably detained, as Members can well imagine. Our thoughts are with Michael Leonard's family at this time. The finding of deeply concerning new information regarding the circumstances of Mr....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights Investigations (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I have taken into account the points raised by the Senator. I will convey them to the Tánaiste and his Department for further consideration. He has directed that his Department be available to discuss with the family of the late Mr. Leonard, the concerns they may have as the reviews of the case proceed in Northern Ireland, which will be closely monitored by the Government.The family of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I am treating this issue with all the seriousness it deserves. Our rivers are a natural resource and an amenity that we must protect. The Deputy mentioned that telephone calls have been made and videos and photographs have been submitted. I assure him that if there is any failure in terms of communication, it will be rectified. I will bring that issue to the attention of the IFI. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Following reports of salmon returning to Norway and Scotland with a red rash skin disease in spring 2019, Inland Fisheries Ireland has been proactive on this issue in respect of Irish rivers and waters. All possible action has been taken by IFI since that time. Any suggestion that no measures have yet been undertaken does not accurately...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commencement of Legislation (1 Oct 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: Voluntary Sector Funding (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department provides a cohesive framework of support for the community and voluntary sector. This programme supports 21 Volunteer Centres, 8 Volunteer Information Services in areas which do not currently have a full-time Volunteer Centre, as well as a number of national organisations such as Volunteer Ireland and Young Social Innovators. Details of the allocations and amounts paid to the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Scheme (24 Sep 2019)

Seán Canney: On 13thof May last I announced an initiative to support the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in the homes of elderly, isolated and vulnerable people throughout rural Ireland. Alarms will be supplied through the organisation referred to by the Deputy, who will install them in people’s homes on a voluntary basis. I have allocated €115,000 to support this initiative through...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (17 Sep 2019)

Seán Canney: The Minerals Development Act 2017 was enacted on the 26th July 2017 however it is not yet commenced. The legislation relating to minerals development is covered in the Minerals Development Acts 1940 to 1999 as amended.There are three separate State consents required to develop a mine: - An Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) Licence is required from the Environmental Protection Agency; -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (17 Sep 2019)

Seán Canney: The Midlands Fisheries Permit applies to fisheries in the ownership of the ESB which are defined as private fisheries. The ESB’s midlands fisheries are managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) by agreement with the ESB including and arrangement for IFI to use the permit fees, due to ESB as fishery owners, from these fisheries to fund the management costs. These costs are additional...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The Deputy referred to rural regeneration and social deprivation in urban areas. SICAP is informed by the deprivation index, which measures the relative affluence or disadvantage in areas within the State. It is important that we do not leave anybody behind. The community services programme extended in 2019 will provide an additional €1 million to organisations finding it difficult...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 889 together. I am satisfied that my Department delivers an effective package of supports which strengthen rural and urban communities. Funding priorities are reviewed and monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure our supports remain targeted at those most in need socially and economically.  The social inclusion and community activation...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The rural regeneration development fund is a game changer for rural Ireland. The Department has allocated €52 million in funding in 2019 for projects supported by the rural fund. The first call for applications was closed in September 2018 and 280 applications were received, out of which 38 successful category 1 projects were approved, which have planning and other consents in place...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I agree with the Deputy that ensuring we respect and deal with local communities is important. The Department works to ensure the impact of climate policies on rural areas and communities is given appropriate consideration. It is engaging with communities throughout the countries on these matters. The needs of rural areas are important in the light of the contribution their communities can...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: Take Bord na Móna as the prime example. It is close to the Deputy's neck of the woods.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: Like everyone, I view Bord na Móna as a model for every other organisation in transitioning in a fair way. It is embedded in the communities where it has worked since its inception. It is undertaking a large number of pilot schemes to examine ways of diversifying its business model and changing what it is doing from brown to green. That model will stand the test of time and show how...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I will take this question on behalf of the Minister. The cross-party report on climate was published by the Joint Committee on Climate Action in March 2019. Our Department actively engaged with the work of the committee and also in the preparation of the all-of-Government action plan published recently by the Minister, Deputy Bruton, and the Department of Communications, Climate Action...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The development of a National Volunteering Strategy is a key priority for my Department. A Call for Input (CFI) paper was launched in December 2018, as a first step in the development of this strategy. The CFI was circulated to a wide range of stakeholders and was also posted on my Department's website . This paper was designed to inform stakeholders about the proposed development of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Broadband Scheme (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, I work across both the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. I also chair the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce which was established in 2016 to identify and overcome obstacles to mobile phone and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 735 to 737, inclusive, together. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has confirmed its intention to operate a programme of fisheries development including instream projects in 2020, subject to justified need and available resources. It is IFI’s policy to engage in pre-fishery enhancement surveys to enable it to support its interventions and monitor...