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Other Questions: Offshore Exploration Licences (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: We have plans for renewables and clear targets that we need to meet. We must also recognise that according to the energy White Paper of 2015, fossil fuels will continue to play a role in future. Energy security is very important. If the pipeline to this country was stopped in the morning, I am sure the Deputy would be one of the first to speak about constituents not being able to heat...

Other Questions: Offshore Exploration Licences (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: We face such scenarios. The Deputy mentioned the policies of countries in Europe and elsewhere. The EU's import dependency on petroleum and its product has increased from 74% in 1995 to 89% in 2015, and from 43% to 69% with respect to natural gas over the same period. There is a challenge across Europe and we are reliant on areas with unstable democracies in some cases for our energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The North South Interconnector, as proposed as an overhead line, now has full planning permission in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. I have listened carefully to the issues raised in relation to this project, particularly those living in close proximity to the proposed project. In February and March 2017, two motions calling for an updated independent study into the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Aasleagh Lodge and the Erriff Fishery came into State ownership in 1982.  The lodge and fishery were initially managed and developed by the Central Fisheries Board and then by the Western Regional Fisheries Board (predecessors of Inland Fisheries Ireland – IFI).  The Lodge was used to accommodate visiting anglers (both domestic and overseas) availing of the fishery and other...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Incentives (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I am committed to exploring opportunities for micro generation further, as I believe micro generation not only offers customers protection from rising energy costs, but also because micro generation could enhance broader social engagement with renewable energy projects across Ireland and enable the transition to a low carbon economy. Furthermore, micro generation will be required given the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Consultations (30 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The correspondence referred to is a submission to the public consultation process which I invited regarding the proposed draft Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-law 2018. All submissions to the consultation process, received by the closing date of 25 May 2018, will be considered.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Stocks (30 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the State Agency statutorily responsible for the management and conservation of Ireland's Inland fisheries resources including wild Atlantic salmon. The management of inland fisheries generally is a matter of national rather than EU competence having regard to certain EU legislation, most notably the Habitats Directive under which salmon habitats...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (29 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The purpose of the proposed eel support scheme is to provide a measure of payment to fishermen who were licenced by the State.  Consultations with the Revenue Commissioners in relation to the scope of the proposed measure are on-going. The activity mentioned by the Deputy would appear to be based on private commercial arrangements to which the State is not a party.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Licences (29 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Currently there is no licence required or fee payable when fishing for trout and the numerous array of coarse fish species (pike, bream, roach, trench etc.) on State owned fisheries in Ireland. In addition, no licence or fee is required for sea angling.  This covers the vast majority of angling activity in Ireland. This contrasts with the significant majority of other countries...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Stocks (24 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) are carrying out a wide-ranging review of its national policies on brown trout and pike. These policies, which were published in 2014, were developed by two working groups, which included inter alia representatives from the main trout and pike angling federations. One of the most important issues considered...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator Devine for raising this important issue which I, as Minister of State in the Department, am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Naughten. As Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten, has responsibility for the postal sector, including the governance of An Post. The Minister is acutely conscious of the value placed by communities in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator Devine. I will certainly ask the Minister. I know the commitment reached by the Irish Postmasters' Union, IPU, and approved by 80% of its members, included that An Post will open up to 20 new offices in communities of 500 or more currently without a post office, with a post office for every community of over 500 people within 15 km of 95% of the population, and 3 km in urban...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Senator is shaking her head. I will ask the Minister to revert about that post office. I would not have the facts. It was not brought to my attention. The digital assist is a positive. It is a pilot but, subject to it working, I see no reason that would not be extended to many other different areas. As I said, funding of €80,000 has been provided. The proposed pilot...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Stocks (22 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the State Agency statutorily responsible for the management and conservation of Ireland's Inland fisheries resources including wild Atlantic salmon. IFI manages salmon stocks on an individual river basis as each of Ireland’s 147 salmon rivers (including river sections and estuaries) has its own genetically unique stock of salmon. IFI is supported...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inshore Fisheries (22 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Grey and harbour seals are protected species under the EU Habitats Directive, under which Special Areas of Conservation have been established. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht is the statutory authority for the EU Habitats Directive. My Department and its Agency, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), have no remit in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Regulation (22 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I have given notice of proposals to make a Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-Law and instigated a public consultation where observations on the draft proposals may be expressed at any time during the period of 21 days concluding at 5pm on 25 May, 2018. The proposed (draft) Bye-Law is intended to afford additional protection to wild brown trout in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Chairman and members for inviting us today to consider the communities and charities programmes of the Department. As I noted at the last meeting, the Department has lead responsibility for developing the relationship between the State and community and voluntary sector and for setting the policy framework. The intention is to strengthen and foster volunteerism in Ireland,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Basically, 66% of the funding for the charities sector covers pay for the governance of the 52 staff and the charitable appeals tribunal. It has a mandate for the work it does.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Deputies for their questions. First, this is National Volunteering Week and I was in Galway this morning to launch a report from the National University of Ireland Galway, NUIG, and Volunteer Ireland on rural volunteering, its impact and the positivity of rural volunteering in the sector. I agree that times have changed compared to the easiness at one time of volunteering not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Review of Programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Yes, they were. However, there is also a requirement to ensure there is in place a code of governance and proportionality. That is what was recommended by the consultative panel at the launch of its report last week. I accept and agree with what the Deputy said about large versus small charities.