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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...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regional Development Initiatives (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The objective of the Atlantic Economic Corridor proposal is to maximise the assets along Ireland’s western seaboard to attract investment, support job creation and contribute to an improved quality of life for those who live there. The Atlantic Economic Corridor Taskforce was established in March 2017 to progress the proposal. I chair the Taskforce which includes senior...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (13 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that statutory powers in relation to an installation, such as that referred to by the Deputy, under Section 123 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959, relate to the requirements for gratings in watercourses diverted from rivers. Notwithstanding the fact that the gratings in question meet the legal requirements of Section 123 of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I have given notice of proposals to make a Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-Law and instigated a public consultation seeking observations on the draft proposals at any time during the period of 21 days which concluded on 25 May 2018. The principal intention behind the proposed (draft) Bye-Law is to give statutory status to the existing policy designation of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Aquaculture Regulation (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1035 to 1038, inclusive, together. A report regarding escapes from a fish farm in Donegal was sent via e-mail to Inland Fisheries Ireland’s generic e-mail address: by the Technical Manager of the licensee of the fish farm on 4 July 2017.Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has reviewed its protocols to ensure that reports are submitted to specific nominated...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Seismic Surveys (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1041 to 1044, inclusive, together. In advance of the 2015 Atlantic Margin Licensing Round, the Irish Offshore Strategic Environmental Assessment 5 process was undertaken by my Department and included consideration of potential environmental impacts which may arise specifically as a result of petroleum exploration activities. Any exploration activity proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Seismic Surveys (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: No application to conduct a seismic survey in the Irish Offshore in 2018 has been received or consented to. The following applications to conduct site surveys in the Irish Offshore in 2018 are currently under consideration: - Application submitted by Providence Resources Plc to conduct a Seabed Debris Clearance, Environmental Baseline and Habitat Assessment Site Survey on Frontier...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: In making an application for an Exploration Licence; to extend the duration of a phase of an existing Exploration Licence; or to enter a new phase of an existing Exploration Licence the applicant must propose work programme commitments which will progress knowledge of the petroleum prospectivity of the licensed area. Evaluation of such work programme commitments by my Department forms one...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Seismic Surveys (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Government’s integrated marine plan “Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth” recognises the importance of Ireland’s rich marine biodiversity and ecosystems. The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, as regulator of petroleum authorisations, including seismic surveys, aims to ensure that such surveys are carried out in an environmentally sustainable...

Topical Issue Debate: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for putting down this important Topical Issue matter. I am taking this on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, who cannot be with us. In 1971, the deep concern of the Irish Government and the Irish people led to Ireland bringing a case against the UK before the European Commission and Court of Human Rights...

Topical Issue Debate: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Government has taken this very seriously. In 2014 it requested the European Court of Human Rights to revise its judgment and the Tánaiste took it upon himself to meet those men who have survived and was very taken with their stories and the impact of what was done to them. I know that the Deputy is eager and he has expressed his view that the Government should seek a referral to...

Other Questions: Offshore Exploration Licences (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill has been referred to select committee for consideration and, as such, it remains a legislative proposal. The challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is well understood by the Government and it is reflected in our national climate action and energy policy and the debate we have had with various...

Other Questions: Offshore Exploration Licences (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I know a number of other countries have taken different approaches and France has been mentioned numerous times. France's approach for the future is underpinned by an energy mix of 50% renewables, which is excellent, and 50% nuclear, which is completely different from what we are facing here in the Irish scenario. Scotland has proposed climate change legislation but it is also a major...