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Island Fisheries (Heritage Licence) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: Bhí mé ag éisteacht leis an díospóireacht ar an teilifís i m'oifig sular tháinig mé isteach sa Teach agus gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis na Teachtaí Dála uilig. Is mian liom a rá arís go bhfuil sé mar phríomhaidhm i gclár an Rialtais seo geilleagar láidir a thógáil agus sochaí cothrom a chur ar...

Island Fisheries (Heritage Licence) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: I appreciate that but it does not specifically mention species and it is, therefore, correct to put my concerns on record. I deal with both coastal and inshore fishermen in counties Donegal, Mayo, Galway and so on where salmon stocks are under pressure.

Island Fisheries (Heritage Licence) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: No, I have expressed my concerns and, as Minister of State, I am entitled to do so because no species is mentioned in the legislation, which they should be. I want to register my concern because there are international agreements. Ireland is a member of NASCO. It is important that as many salmon from Irish rivers as well as those of other countries migrate to Greenland or the Faroe Islands...

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I am speaking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Naughten. I welcome the robust debate on this measure in the House. As has been highlighted by Deputies, many tragic cases have appeared in the headlines in recent years that prove the significant harm that can be perpetrated online. We must ensure that our laws can adequately deal with such incidents so that individuals who engage in this...

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

Seán Kyne: Cork County Council is the authority responsible for carrying out and funding works to the weir in Fermoy. I understand that both a project to ensure a permanent solution to fish passage and a project to ensure temporary repairs, while the permanent solution is awaited, are required. My Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have been liaising with the Council, on...

Shortage of Teachers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: Is mian liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na Teachtaí a d'inis a gcuid scéalta, a chuir chomh mór leis an díospóireacht seo ar sholáthar mhúinteoirí. Tá ról ríthábhachtach ag múinteoirí i sochaí na tíre seo. Tá an t-ádh linn go bhfuil múinteoirí den scoth againn atá tiomanta do...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Offshore Exploration (23 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 466 to 468, inclusive, together. Since exploration began in the Irish offshore, four commercial gas discoveries (Kinsale Head, Ballycotton, Seven Heads and Corrib) have been made. There have been no commercial discoveries of oil to date. Once the commerciality of an oil or gas discovery has been established the authorisation holder must apply for a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Foreshore Licence Applications (23 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: Standard Exploration Licence 2/11 which is located in the Kish Bank Basin, off the coast of Dublin, was granted on 18 August 2011. The Licence is operated by Providence Resources Plc. In November 2016 the overall term of this licence was extended by a period of one year to 17 August 2020. This decision was based on the voluntary surrender of 55% of the acreage by the operator. Any proposal...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (23 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has a significant record of protecting, developing and enhancing trout fishing in Ireland.This has recently been augmented by the launch of the National Strategy for Angling Development (NSAD), which aims at improving the facilities and amenities for fishing and fishery habitats. Over €900,000 was recently awarded to projects for the improvement of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland Investigations (23 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I am advised that the document referred to by the Deputy is a Board Position Paper prepared for the then Central Fisheries Board (CFB), a predecessor of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). The document was prepared internally by two CFB research personnel. I have asked IFI to forward a copy of the document to the Deputy. 

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Data (23 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: The fisheries referred to by the Deputy are in the ownership of the ESB and are defined as private fisheries.A formal agreement was entered into by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) to manage 17 of the ESB’s fisheries in the Midlands.  This agreement included an arrangement for IFI to use the permit fees, due to ESB as fishery owners, from these fisheries to fund the management costs...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (18 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: The business case for vehicle telematics arose from audit recommendations by RSM McClure who conducted a review within Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). I am advised by IFI that the report of RSM McClure clearly identified the risks relating to fleet which is mainly focused on legal compliance, value for money and being able to demonstrate visibility on fleet activities. The Score...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (18 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 1275 and 1276 of 16 January 2018. The position is unchanged, however discussions within my Department are ongoing.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Licences (18 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 264 together. The relevant legislation for commercial salmon fishing is the Inland Fisheries Acts 1959 To 2017 and a suite of secondary legislation enacted each year following annual review. Management of salmon stocks is informed by scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and Ireland’s...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Telecommunications Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: The mobile phone and broadband task force was established in July 2016 to examine solutions to broadband and mobile phone coverage deficits across the country, as well as to identify tangible actions which could be taken to improve the quality of these services. The task force published its report in December 2016. It made a series of recommendations, backed up by 40 agreed actions, to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Telecommunications Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: This was an important part of the discussions around the programme for Government. Several areas have been identified and are being worked on by the task force, including the removal of development contributions for telecommunications infrastructure. The latter will enable increased placement of that vital infrastructure. Exempted development regulations with the Department of Housing,...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Telecommunications Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: A black spot pilot project has been undertaken by the Department in conjunction with the Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment, mobile telephony operators and several local authorities. This is a significant step in identifying problem areas and any infrastructure which could potentially be used to improve mobile coverage. New technologies are being explored such as,...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Charities Regulation (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: 7 o’clock I thank the Deputy for his comments. Clearly, issues regarding public confidence have arisen in some charities in recent times, as the Deputy rightly stated, but charities do a lot of very important work on behalf of this country. It is only right and proper to ensure they are all acting above board in performing their duties. This is why the legislation was...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Charities Regulation (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I concur that there has been public concern over the rates of pay for some CEOs in the charity sector. It has caused disquiet over recent years. The regulator regulates in respect of a number of areas. I will confirm its responsibility in regard to rates of pay for the Deputy. The charities have boards of governors and terms and conditions, and they publish their accounts. I know from...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Charities Regulation (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Charities Regulator, the Charities Regulatory Authority, was established on 16 October 2014 pursuant to the Charities Act 2009. Responsibility for the oversight of the regulator transferred to my Department on its establishment in July 2017 and to me in the delegation of functions in September. The general function of the regulator is to regulate charitable...