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Other Questions: Angling Sector Promotion (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: Deputy Rock is correct. There are a number of initiatives and I will send the full list to him. There are initiatives planned for the Royal Canal and Grand Canal in Dublin and the expansion of the summer youth angling programme for the Fingal youth resource centre. There are other projects for the Dublin Trout Anglers' Association in terms of marketing and promotional events. There...

Other Questions: Angling Sector Promotion (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputy Rock for his interest in this particular river and the potential that it holds for young people throughout his wider constituency. I believe there is an opportunity, with the support of Government and the support of the Deputy and other colleagues, for the IFI, the clubs involved and the local authority and other relevant agencies - perhaps the relevant education and training...

Other Questions: Angling Sector Promotion (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Deputy for tabling this question. The national strategy for angling development, NSAD, devised by Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI, is the first comprehensive national framework for the development of Ireland’s angling resource. It aims to increase the economic contribution of angling from €836 million to €932 million annually, an increase of €96...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Exploration Licences Approvals (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Bill referenced by the Deputy has been referred to select committee for consideration. As such, it remains a legislative proposal. Government policies in respect of climate action, energy and offshore exploration, and the application of such policies, remain unchanged. The challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is well understood by Government and it is reflected in our...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Exploration Licences Approvals (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: As the Deputy knows, the results of the oil well drilling in Drumbeg did not yield any hydrocarbons and the well has been closed and capped, so there was no 5 billion barrels of oil. I absolutely agree with the science and the majority of Members of this House agree with the science. Listening to the contributions last week, there is clearly an appetite for a larger debate at committee...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Exploration Licences Approvals (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: We are being logical. The logical issue here is that there will continue to be a need and a demand for hydrocarbons, whether it be oil or, in particular, natural gas, for the next period of time. While stating that we should not explore our offshore, we would still be importing oil and natural gas. Post-Brexit we will no have energy independence from any other country in the European...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Galway-Mayo ducting and cables telecommunications network is a vital piece of State infrastructure located in an area of strategic importance for transatlantic traffic and with the potential to provide significantly improved broadband services in an area of the country under-served by broadband. It is built. It is in use to a limited extent to provide vital transatlantic connectivity...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I thank Senators for their contributions, questions and constructive input to the debate. Senators have recognised the importance and relevance of dark fibre and ultra-high-speed broadband to rural Ireland, particularly Galway and Mayo. I welcome the support of Senators and parties and look forward to consideration of the Bill on Committee Stage. Senator...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: Adequate grid connection is required. Senator Mulherin knows the geography of her constituency better than I but grid connection could be an issue for major projects. Senator Leyden raised the issue of wind infrastructure. That is not the aim of the Bill, which purely addresses telecoms in regard to this specific project. As regards compensation, €900,000 has been paid by my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Angling Sector Promotion (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: In December last, I announced funding of approximate €540,000 by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) for 28 projects under the National Strategy for Angling Development (NSAD), which were based on applications received from Counties Sligo, Donegal and Leitrim.  These projects are to be implemented over the next year. IFI’s angling sponsorship scheme also supported seven...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Geological Survey of Ireland (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: Geological Survey Ireland, as part of my Department, commissioned a report in 2017 on the Economic Value of the Geoscience Sector, which gave an overall economic impact of over €3.2 billion with employment of almost 25,000 full-time equivalents in 2016. This shows the impact of the sector to be much more significant than initially perceived with wider societal impacts and potential for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fish Farming (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), that following a positive and constructive meeting of its Fish Farming Working Group, the production supply of fish will continue throughout 2018, and thereafter. The Fish Farming Working Group is comprised of members of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Board and Executive, as well as the two main trout angling...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences Data (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: With regard to applications for petroleum authorisations, the Irish Offshore is divided into 'Open Areas' and 'Closed Areas'. In Open Areas, such as the Celtic and Irish Seas, applications for licensing options or exploration licences may be made at any time. In Closed Areas such as the Atlantic Margin, applications for licensing options or exploration licences may only be made...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: The National Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) comes under the aegis of my Department and is the agency responsible the protection, management and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. In delivering this function, IFI adapts development, protection and...

Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer: Motion (13 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, done at Kigali on the 15th day of October 2016, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 16th November 2017.

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: Do not worry about it.

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I am delighted to be here. As the Minister, Deputy Naughten, highlighted, all Senators agree that high-speed broadband is a vital utility for continued economic development in both rural and urban areas across our country. It is clear from listening to the contributions of Senators that this House shares the strong desire of the Government to ensure that...

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: However, it has delivered. Comment has been made on the contract entered into by the Government with Eir to deliver broadband to 300,000 houses. That is a commitment contract such that if Eir does not deliver connections to those premises, the State can fine it. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked about the number of houses that have been connected to date. Connections have been made to...

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: It is hoped that the vast majority will be made by the end of this year but it is likely to roll into next year. Eir is fully committed to fulfilling those 300,000 connections in spite of its having pulled out of the national broadband plan.

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: Senator Leyden raised the issue of timelines for delivery. In the past 12 months, telecommunications infrastructure involving high-speed broadband with services of up to 1 GB per second download speed has been delivered to over 280,000 premises. The roll-out of connections to 300,000 premises will deliver for 810,000 people, one third of farms and over 1,000 schools. The completion of the...