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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...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Western Development Commission (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I thank the three Deputies for their questions. I congratulate Deputy McLoughlin on all the good news for the Sligo area. As he knows, I have been a strong advocate of the prioritisation and categorisation of Sligo as a driving force for the north west in draft plans which have been published. Clearly, it is lacking and it is important that Sligo is designated as a growth centre. Other...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Western Development Commission (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I have no firm commitment at this stage but, as I said, I have been in consultation with the Ministers to whom the Deputy referred and the Taoiseach. The former Minister of State, Deputy Canney, has also been in contact with the Taoiseach and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and will be again in the coming weeks. It is important there is support for this across the House. Deputy...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Western Development Commission (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I understand it is closer to €20 million.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I agree. The possible threat posed by and impact of Brexit across all sectors are well known and have been well documented. One could argue that at this stage the Irish Government is better prepared for Brexit than the United Kingdom Government. Even in advance of the referendum result in 2016, work was being done within government. The Joint Committee on European Affairs, of which I am a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: There has been a lot of progress, particularly at the last Council meeting before Christmas. The negotiations advanced to stage 2, yet reflected the very important position the Irish Government had taken on the Border issue. It was hugely important to the country and our role in trying to promote and support the retention of all of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, within the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Western Development Commission (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 55 together. 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 the 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,...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: My colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, has the primary responsibility for leading on Brexit negotiations. My Department is contributing to discussions and providing policy advice relevant to its remit, as and when required. The comprehensive document Ireland and the negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union: The Government’s...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charities Regulation (16 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: Responsibility for the Charities Regulatory Authority was assigned to the Minister for Rural and Community Development in July 2017 and was delegated to me, as Minister of State, in September last. I met with both the Chairperson and the CEO of the Charities Regulatory Authority on the assumption of this responsibility. In addition, I am advised that there have...