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Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputy Clare Daly for raising this important topic. I welcome the views of the various contributors to this debate and the many compelling testimonies that were put on the record of the House by many Deputies. The Bill cuts across a range of important issues which includes the treatment of prisoners and control, discipline and sanctions in a prison context. These are central issues...

Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: I have been asked by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, to respond to this Private Member’s Bill on her behalf as she is unavoidably engaged elsewhere. I take this opportunity to express the Government’s condolences to the family of Judge Michael Reilly, the Inspector of Prisons, who passed away last Saturday. He was robust...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Disposal Charges (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: As I have stated, my Department is reviewing how we can best encourage households to segregate and recycle their waste by using appropriate charging structures. In terms of our impact on the environment and our potential to exploit the value of the waste that we cannot avoid producing, particular pricing mechanisms have been shown to be very effective in terms of changing our behaviour. My...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Disposal Charges (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: I will be happy to bring that example to the attention of the Minister if the Deputy will provide the information. As I said, I have been informed that a small number of customers who produce consistently high levels of waste are being offered an opportunity to bring their waste presentation more in line with average figures in an effort to reduce the health and safety issues associated with...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Disposal Charges (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputy Moynihan for raising this issue, to which I am responding on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Naughten. The charges applied by waste management companies are matters for those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation, including contract and consumer legislation. The mandatory pay-by-weight per...

Topical Issue Debate: Seirbhísí Farantóireachta (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: Maidir leis an bpróiseas, chuir mé an Teachta Connolly, an Teachta Ó Cuív agus na Teachtaí eile sa Dáilcheantar ar an eolas faoi chuile rud. Pléadh an t-ábhar seo ag cruinniú le baill Chomhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe coicís ó shin. Ní raibh chuile dhuine ar an intinn céanna. Níor tháinig moladh as an gcruinniú...

Topical Issue Debate: Seirbhísí Farantóireachta (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: Ar dtús báire, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na Teachtaí as ucht an t-ábhar tábhachtach seo a ardú. Mar is eol do na Teachtaí, tá rudaí bogtha ar aghaidh óna raibh díospóireacht againn ar an ábhar ag deireadh mhí Dheireadh Fómhair. Chuir an comhlacht farantóireachta siar an fógra a...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Chairman for giving me this opportunity. I assure the committee that the Department is doing everything it can. I am in constant contact with my Oireachtas colleagues in the constituency, including Deputy Ó Cuív and the Chairman's party colleague, Senator Ó Clochartaigh, and the councillors who represent the local area. As members are probably aware, Galway...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: As I understand it, no tender was agreed with a company for travel to Inis Mór. There is presently no contract with Inis Mór because the tenderer at the time agreed to provide the service without subsidy all-year around. Subsequently the difficulties arose because of a county council decision on fees. That is where the problem lies at the moment.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: Yes, it goes back to 2012. A decision was made after that. The people responsible put it out to tender. The company applied for the tender and was the only applicant. Subsequently, the company agreed to provide the service without a contract or subsidy.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: The last figures I saw for the tender to Inis Mór indicated the cost was €47,000, but I will confirm that. A decision was made to go with Inis Oirr and Inis Meáin alone. That contract expires at the end of 2017. There is no contract at present for Inis Mór. I have undertaken to start a process of consultation with all three islands as soon as possible in the new...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: We are keeping the air service under review. This is being dealt with by the Office of Government Procurement. I understand there have been some technical issues and the officials responsible are in discussion with the Office of the Attorney General and communication is issuing back and forth between tenderers and the Attorney General's office. We are keeping an eye on this and if there is...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: There is a cost of €35,000 a year for a foreshore lease. I mentioned this on radio today. I am willing to be part of the negotiations, following the county council meeting, to look at this. Charges are €5 for islanders. It is predominantly the tourists and the day travellers who will be paying the 80 cent. I am willing to look at all avenues to ensure continuity of service.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Waterways Maintenance (30 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: My Department received an application from Roscommon County Council, on 15 November 2016, for a derogation under the Local Authorities (Works) Act, 1949 to carry out in-stream works on the Jiggy river.  The Department sought the advice of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) on the proposals. The Department is in consultation with Roscommon County Council and IFI as regards the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Local Authority Services (30 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: On 22 November 2016, an undertaking was given to the Department by Roscommon County Council to submit the required application, under the Local Authorities (Works) Act, 1949.  The Department identified to the Council a designated Official as the contact to assist in expediting matters. Since that date, the Inland Fisheries Division of my Department has...

Other Questions: Údarás na Gaeltachta Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: Údarás na Gaeltachta's aim is to get back all the moneys it invested. I am sure that at the time, the Deputy welcomed the 23 full-time jobs that were created.

Other Questions: Údarás na Gaeltachta Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: I am sure the company, everyone associated with Údarás na Gaeltachta and everyone else wanted that company to continue in operation. That is the reason the investment was made. The board decided in good faith to invest in this company on the basis of the documentation that was provided, but things did not work out, unfortunately. The jobs were lost and the number of employees was...

Other Questions: Údarás na Gaeltachta Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Teachta Byrne as an gceist seo. Tá an freagra atá agamsa i mBéarla, toisc go raibh an cheist curtha i mBéarla. I have been informed by Údarás na Gaeltachta that employment grants of €170,000 and rent subsidy grants of €41,631 have been paid to the company referred to by the Deputy. I have been further advised that...

Other Questions: Údarás na Gaeltachta Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: I accept there has been a considerable amount of State funding allocated by Údarás na Gaeltachta to the company. Unfortunately, despite the wishes and best intentions of Údarás na Gaeltachta, this company did not comply with the terms and conditions that were laid down. Any investment or grant of this nature has to go before the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta....

Priority Questions: Irish Language (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Kyne: I accept the Deputy's passion and interest in the Irish language and his commitment to the allocation of extra funding. I applaud that. I, as Minister of State, and the Government are committed to the 20-year strategy for the Irish language.