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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The pilot scheme that has been carried out will inform the potential future phases of support for microgeneration. That is important. We will take on board the good work the Deputy has been doing on microgeneration, including in his Bill. It is important that we fully assess how we will implement a microgeneration scheme, including tariffs and related issues. The ambition of Government is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The all-of-Government climate action plan is an example of big thinking but it is also practical. It includes key dates, timelines on details on how targets will be delivered. On international best practice, some countries have taken successful approaches to microgeneration, while the approaches of others have been a failure. The clever approach is to look and learn from the successes and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The basis on which measures were selected in the climate action plan was to identify those which created least burden and most opportunity. It has also sought to ensure that all sections of our society would contribute and that those most exposed or least equipped to make changes will be supported. Just transition is thus at the heart of the plan. Certain activities will be particularly...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I am acutely aware of the situation with Bord na Móna as is the Minister, Deputy Bruton. As I explained earlier, work is ongoing to ensure it has a just transition. I will speak more about that. The climate action plan foresees that the NESC will publish a periodic review and strategic advice on the just transition. This will include an examination of the range of national and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (4 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: The ETBs and SOLAS are well equipped to train people for retrofitting and have been doing that through their apprenticeship programmes. The implementation group will be set up in the Taoiseach's office this month. From that the timelines for everything else are set out in the climate action plan. Bord na Móna is well equipped to face these challenges. It wants to get on with...

Cork Mail Centre: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: An Post's announcement that it is to close its mail centre has undoubtedly been very difficult for An Post's workers, their families and the wider Cork area. The Government very much welcomes the commitment by An Post that all staff will be offered strong exit packages and redeployment opportunities within An Post's delivery and post office networks in the Cork area, where nearly 1,000...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I apologise for not being here. I was at a ministerial function and I had to pull myself away from it to try to get here. If I get a fine for speeding, we will know why; it was all Markeen’s fault.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (3 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: He will be all right. As Mark's neighbour and a family friend, it is important to say that the Killileas and Canneys were always great friends and they still are. Everybody talks about his political agility, his political wit and so on, but what I remember most about Mark Killilea was that he was a neighbour and a friend. When we were up in Bob Scales's land every summer, he was there and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (2 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Question Nos 206 of 26 June and 1204 of 8 May 2019. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Data (2 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 558 to 560, inclusive, together. The projects referred to by the Deputy are administered by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). I am advised by IFI that project SCF-17-0038 refers to in-stream works near Carnaross Bridge on the Kells Blackwater, a tributary of the River Boyne. A screening for appropriate assessment for the works contained in the project...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (2 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: As Minister with delegated authority for the Inland Fisheries sector, I have regularly met formally with the Chair and senior management of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) across a range of issues. I am also in regular communication with the Chair. On Thursday last, 27 June, I met with the Board of IFI for a wide ranging discussion in advance of the Board's next 5 year strategic planning...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (2 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 to 575, inclusive, together. I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that the term “experimental strategies” is considered to cover a wide range of habitat – fisheries interactions in the drained rivers managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW). As previously advised, OPW undertakes maintenance on about 2000 km of channels...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: From the perspective of its statutory remit, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) consulted with Byrne Looby Partners, agents for the Office of Public Works (OPW), who have responsibility for the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme. This consultation was in relation to certain aspects of the Scheme during the design stage and ensured that vital remedial works required to recreate thalwegs, pools and other...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (25 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that following the opening of the funding application system for the National Strategy for Angling Development to Expressions of Interest, funding workshops were held in nine venues around the country to raise awareness of the funds available, how to apply for funding using the application SmartSimple system and the types of projects that were...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (25 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: The launch of the National Strategy for Angling Development, along with the ongoing funding available through the Salmon and Sea Trout Conservation Fund and Midland Fisheries Fund and significant ongoing interest in ensuring fisheries habitats are conserved and angling opportunities sustainably developed, has led to increased need to ensure appropriately qualified and experienced...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (25 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 and 593 together. As outlined in the response to Question No. 750 of 11 June, the Environmental River Enhancement Programme (EREP) undertaken by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), is driven by the EU Water Framework Directive and its requirement that status of all water-bodies should be at least “GOOD”. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (20 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: My Department is currently considering applications for two Lease Undertakings. The first application was received in October 2012 in respect of Standard Exploration Licence 2/07 (Hook Head) operated by Providence Resources Plc. The discovery of oil on the acreage encompassed by the Licence was first notified to the Department in 1971 by Marathon Petroleum Ireland Ltd. Providence Resources...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund Deposits (20 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: With regard to transfers to and from the Dormant Accounts Fund for 2019, the most recent information available to me from the NTMA covers the period to the end of May 2019. At that point €61.8 million had transferred into the fund from dormant accounts within relevant financial institutions and a total of €10.6 million had been reclaimed from the fund. Therefore, the net value...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (13 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: I wrote to the Joint Committee for Communications, Climate Action and Environment on 26 November 2018 and set out my concerns with regards to the financial impacts of the Bill referred to in the Question, which would lead to very significant financial risks to the State. In addition to the potential revenue lost by the State from a gas or oil discovery, and the legal costs and compensation...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charities Regulation (13 Jun 2019)

Seán Canney: The Charities Regulator is an independent authority and was established in October 2014 under the Charities Act 2009. The key functions of the Regulator are to establish and maintain a public register of charitable organisations operating in Ireland and ensure their compliance with the Charities Acts. I have no function in this matter. In line with section 40 of the Charities Act 2009,...