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Industrial Action by School Secretaries: Statements (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I listened to the earlier contributions while in my office. As a rural Deputy who lives in an area with a significant number of national schools which very much rely on their school secretaries, I know that school secretaries are embedded in their community. It is important that we acknowledge that. It has been recognised by all Members who have spoken thus far. Deputy Healy referred to...

Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I want to deal with some of the points that were raised. With regard to the CSO statistics on knife crime, while it is true the CSO does not currently record the statistics on knife crime, it is hoped the improved Garda IT system will mean the recording will meet CSO standards. The recording of knife crime statistics is also being considered by a high level working group. In regard to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bord na Móna (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: If Deputy Kelly wants to wait for the Minister, that is fine with me.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I will check the specific figures for Cork county. Generally, there has been pressure on CLÁR agencies or development companies to get their projects in place and the funding spent. We are following that up. If there is a specific problem in Cork, we will deal with it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: The Deputy should listen to the Minister.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hardship Grant Scheme (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his words of welcome. I also thank the Senator for raising this issue which is of importance to me also as I come from a rural constituency. I am presenting the reply on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine who cannot be here and sends his apologies. The bovine TB eradication programme has been in place in Ireland since the mid-1950s...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hardship Grant Scheme (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I take on board the Senator's points in this regard. The principle the Minister is pursuing is the eradication of the disease once and for all, which would mean no requirement for compensation in the future. It has been a long journey, with plateaus and periods of stagnation. There is a problem at the moment, albeit the rate of incidences is much lower than it was in the past. Our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Harbours and Piers Development (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: If the Senator were not a Member of this House, he would make a great tour guide. Kerry's beauty almost matches that of Galway. I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. Under statute, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned fishery harbour centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights Investigations (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I am pleased to provide a response on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Simon Coveney, who is unavoidably detained, as Members can well imagine. Our thoughts are with Michael Leonard's family at this time. The finding of deeply concerning new information regarding the circumstances of Mr....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights Investigations (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I have taken into account the points raised by the Senator. I will convey them to the Tánaiste and his Department for further consideration. He has directed that his Department be available to discuss with the family of the late Mr. Leonard, the concerns they may have as the reviews of the case proceed in Northern Ireland, which will be closely monitored by the Government.The family of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I am treating this issue with all the seriousness it deserves. Our rivers are a natural resource and an amenity that we must protect. The Deputy mentioned that telephone calls have been made and videos and photographs have been submitted. I assure him that if there is any failure in terms of communication, it will be rectified. I will bring that issue to the attention of the IFI. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Following reports of salmon returning to Norway and Scotland with a red rash skin disease in spring 2019, Inland Fisheries Ireland has been proactive on this issue in respect of Irish rivers and waters. All possible action has been taken by IFI since that time. Any suggestion that no measures have yet been undertaken does not accurately...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commencement of Legislation (1 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department is working on the development of Regulations in order to commence the Mineral Development Act 2017 . Regulations to commence Part 2 of the Act relating to Prospecting are at an advanced stage of drafting . This is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. Following on from that the Regulations to commence the remaining Part of the Act will be completed.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector Funding (26 Sep 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department provides a cohesive framework of support for the community and voluntary sector. This programme supports 21 Volunteer Centres, 8 Volunteer Information Services in areas which do not currently have a full-time Volunteer Centre, as well as a number of national organisations such as Volunteer Ireland and Young Social Innovators. Details of the allocations and amounts paid to the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Scheme (24 Sep 2019)

Seán Canney: On 13thof May last I announced an initiative to support the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in the homes of elderly, isolated and vulnerable people throughout rural Ireland. Alarms will be supplied through the organisation referred to by the Deputy, who will install them in people’s homes on a voluntary basis. I have allocated €115,000 to support this initiative through...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (17 Sep 2019)

Seán Canney: The Minerals Development Act 2017 was enacted on the 26th July 2017 however it is not yet commenced. The legislation relating to minerals development is covered in the Minerals Development Acts 1940 to 1999 as amended.There are three separate State consents required to develop a mine: - An Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) Licence is required from the Environmental Protection Agency; -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Industry (17 Sep 2019)

Seán Canney: The Midlands Fisheries Permit applies to fisheries in the ownership of the ESB which are defined as private fisheries. The ESB’s midlands fisheries are managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) by agreement with the ESB including and arrangement for IFI to use the permit fees, due to ESB as fishery owners, from these fisheries to fund the management costs. These costs are additional...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The Deputy referred to rural regeneration and social deprivation in urban areas. SICAP is informed by the deprivation index, which measures the relative affluence or disadvantage in areas within the State. It is important that we do not leave anybody behind. The community services programme extended in 2019 will provide an additional €1 million to organisations finding it difficult...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 889 together. I am satisfied that my Department delivers an effective package of supports which strengthen rural and urban communities. Funding priorities are reviewed and monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure our supports remain targeted at those most in need socially and economically.  The social inclusion and community activation...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The rural regeneration development fund is a game changer for rural Ireland. The Department has allocated €52 million in funding in 2019 for projects supported by the rural fund. The first call for applications was closed in September 2018 and 280 applications were received, out of which 38 successful category 1 projects were approved, which have planning and other consents in place...