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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...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: My colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Simon Coveney, has the primary responsibility for leading on Brexit negotiations on behalf of the Government. My Department has been making and will continue to make contributions to Brexit discussions, and is providing policy advice relevant to its remit as and when required. This Department was...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: Clearly, Ireland wants the closest possible relationship with the UK post Brexit. Everything we are doing is to ensure that happens. We are still of the view that the optimum outcome for the UK is for it to remain part of the Single Market and the customs union. That is a matter for the United Kingdom and they are in the throes of debate on those very issues. There is detailed work...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: It is hugely important that everyone in this House is on the one side and, clearly, they are in terms of the necessity of getting the best deal possible in terms of Brexit. Obviously, it was a decision for the UK. We wished it did not happen but it is the reality that has resulted from the decision made by the UK. There is a team effort from every part of Government to ensure that the best...

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

Seán Kyne: My Department commenced the process of preparing the 2018 Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan in February of this year.  In order to initiate the process, I wrote to Ministers in February requesting that their Departments identify potential projects or programmes which might be included in the Action Plan.  Following the receipt of initial proposals from other Departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: Section 9 of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 requires each local authority to establish and maintain a register of dog breeding establishments situated in their respective functional areas. It is a legal requirement that any persons intending to operate such establishments must apply to their local authority for inclusion in the register. The local authority assesses the...

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

Seán Kyne: My Department commenced the process of preparing the 2018 Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan in February this year.  In order to initiate the process, I wrote to Ministers in February requesting that their Departments identify potential projects or programmes which might be included in the Action Plan.  Following the receipt of initial proposals from other Departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, as amended by the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992, local authorities are responsible for operational matters related to the control of dogs. They have the power to appoint dog wardens, provide dog shelters, seize dogs, impose on-the-spot fines and take court proceedings against owners where appropriate. Local authorities may enter into...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Western Development Commission (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Western Development Commission (WDC) was established on a statutory basis in 1999 as part of a response to the severe population decline in the Western Region at that time. The remit of the Commission is to promote the economic and social development of the Western Region, covering counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Galway and Clare. The Commission has achieved a lot...