Results 3,081-3,100 of 6,611 for speaker:Seán Kyne

Topical Issue Debate: Inland Waterways Maintenance (4 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputy Buckley for submitting this Topical Issue matter. I acknowledge its importance. In recent weeks I have had conversations with all his colleagues in the constituency. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, and Deputies Kevin O'Keeffe and Sean Sherlock have brought it to my attention. I thank the Deputy for raising the important issue in the Dáil and giving the...

Topical Issue Debate: Inland Waterways Maintenance (4 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: As the Deputy is no doubt aware, a by-law was recently signed relating to catch and release and fly fishing only, downstream from the weir, within 10 m. Seven signs have been erected to notify the public of the new by-law. These were erected yesterday. Staff are monitoring daily all activity relating to the Fermoy weir, both with regard to water levels and angler presence. Fish stocks are...

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: As the Taoiseach and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, outlined, the European Council considered a number of important issues on Thursday and Friday last. Meeting in three different formats, leaders discussed migration, security and defence, jobs, growth and competitiveness, digital innovation, external relations, economic and monetary union as well as, of course, Brexit. While Brexit...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (4 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: My Department provides funding to the organisation in question under the Scheme to Support National Organisations and the funding scheme for members of the Community and Voluntary Pillar. My Department does not provide programme funding for rural training. The Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) has a primary focus on the provision of core funding to national...

Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (3 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputy Burke for putting down this Topical Issue matter and for his interest in all things angling in Westmeath, Longford and elsewhere. He has raised matters to do with angling with me on a number of occasions and showcased its importance for County Westmeath and the midlands. As the Deputy knows, I have given notice of proposals to make a designated salmonid waters by-law and...

Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (3 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: I will undertake to arrange a meeting with Inland Fisheries Ireland to discuss the promotion of Lough Gill and angling in the midlands. The Deputy highlighted the importance of stocked fisheries in the area although he pointed out that this is not a stocked fishery but a natural fishery. He pointed out also that the trout in the lake are of a particular genetic disposition in that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (3 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together. The 2015 Energy White Paper envisages that, for the medium term, gas will remain a critical component of our electricity generation mix as we transition to a low carbon energy system. In this context, there may be a role for carbon capture and storage (CCS). Subject to commercial and technical considerations, CCS could facilitate...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Brexit Issues (3 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: My colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Simon Coveney, T.D., has the primary responsibility for leading on Brexit negotiations, and my Department is contributing on an ongoing basis to discussions, and is providing policy advice relevant to its remit, as and when required. The comprehensive document “Ireland and the negotiations on the UK’s...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (27 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: Ireland’s Eel Management Plan (EMP), including the closure of commercial fishing, was approved, in 2009, by the European Commission under EU Regulation 1100/2007. Fishing for eel was by way of public licence and therefore the issue of compensation does not arise. However, I directed my officials to engage with the European Commission in relation to Ireland's proposals to fund a support...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fish Farming (27 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 to 231, inclusive, together. I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that a comprehensive report in relation to the fish farm escape at Glinsk in Mulroy Bay has not yet been received. Biological samples (tissue) of a number of the escaped farmed fish were provided by IFI to University College Cork for genetic analysis.  Scale samples...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (20 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Charities Regulator is an independent authority and was established in October 2014 under the Charities Act 2009. The key functions of the Regulator are to establish and maintain a public register of charitable organisations operating in Ireland and ensure their compliance with the Charities Acts. I have no function in this matter. In line with section 40 of the Charities Act...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: There is no expenditure from my Department either directly or indirectly to universities and other institutions for courses connected to exploration or extraction of fossil fuels and the petroleum industry. The Department administers a scheme granting a limited number of scholarships  to students undertaking taught Master of Science (MSc) Degrees in topics of relevance to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Gas Exploration (19 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: In addition to revenue from Corporation Tax, and royalty payments where applicable, in respect of production from the four commercial gas fields (Kinsale Head, Ballycotton, Seven Heads and Corrib), the State derives revenue from petroleum exploration and production authorisation acreage rental fees, together with application fees. The aim of these fees is to help meet costs incurred by my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Maritime Spatial Planning (19 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The ‘Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland's Marine Resource’ (INFOMAR) is a joint venture between Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute. The programme concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. The primary use of the data is in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (19 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Salmon Hardship Scheme was introduced following a Government decision in 2006 to cease the commercial salmon mixed stock fishery for conservation reasons. Under this scheme, €25 million was targeted at commercial salmon fishermen, who were active in the fishery at the time, and funding was provided to fishermen for them to permanently cease fishing and diversify into new activity....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (19 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: Ireland’s Eel Management Plan (EMP), including the closure of commercial fishing, was approved, in 2009, by the European Commission under EU Regulation 1100/2007. Fishing for eel was by way of public licence and therefore the issue of compensation does not arise. However, I directed my officials to engage with the European Commission in relation to Ireland's proposals to fund a...

European Southern Observatory Membership: Referral to Select Committee (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement between the European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere and Ireland concerning the accession of Ireland to the European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere, approved by ESO Council on 5th June, 2018, a copy of which was laid before Dáil...

Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The consultation was robust and there were a number of submissions which we expect to be able to take on board. I note the Deputy's concerns about this being a cross-departmental issue. Some of the submissions also made that point and were of the view that it should be entirely within the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, where vets have a role. The local authorities, which...

Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12 and 13 together. My Department is currently finalising revised dog breeding establishment guidelines, taking account of the submissions received during the public consultation process, a summary report of which has been published on the Department's website. In recent months, departmental officials have been engaging with the members of the original...

Other Questions: Dog Breeding Industry (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I wholeheartedly agree with the Deputy. We all recognise the important issues regarding puppy welfare. A number of submissions were made during the public consultation process. I expect to publish the revised guidelines by the end of this month. We can also be positive about some of the changes that have been made under the Animal Welfare Acts, including microchipping, and the trends in...