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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing (7 Feb 2017)

Seán Kyne: Both Minister Naughten and I have welcomed the publication of the report of the EPA led Joint Research Programme on the Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturingon the Environment and Human Health. I believe that the report’s findings justify the continuing prohibition on the licensing of hydraulic fracturing, which was put in place in 2011 by the then Ministers. In that context, I have noted...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing (7 Feb 2017)

Seán Kyne: A Private Members' Bill to prohibit the use of Unconventional Gas Exploration and Extraction or ‘hydraulic fracking’ has been introduced by Deputy Tony McLoughlin. This Private Member’s  Bill passed its second stage reading on 27 October 2016. At the Second Stage debate, both Minister Naughten and I supported the Bill on fracking. The Bill was referred to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy (7 Feb 2017)

Seán Kyne: The Energy White Paper “” sets out a vision and framework to guide Irish energy policy and the actions that Government intends to take in the energy sector from now up to 2030, aimed at transforming Ireland's fossil-fuel based energy sector into a clean, low carbon system by 2050. This ambitious vision for Ireland’s energy system envisages a reduction in greenhouse gas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences Data (7 Feb 2017)

Seán Kyne: Under the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act, 1960 and the Minerals Development Acts, 1940 to 1999, I am required to lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas half yearly reports detailing all petroleum and mineral exploration and development authorisations granted during the period of the report. The last such report under the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: Bhunaigh Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, OÉG, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge le hoibleagáid na hollscoile oideachas tríú-leibhéal trí mheán na Gaeilge a fhorbairt.  Theastaigh uathu cur chuige níos saindírithe agus níos straitéisí a fhorbairt chun cúrsaí trí mheán na Gaeilge agus...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil Bille foilsithe ag an Teachta ar an ábhar sin agus sílim go mbeimid ag déanamh plé ar an mBille sin go luath. Mar is eol don Teachta, tá Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, faoi oibleagáid ag an Rialtas faoi fhorálacha ailt in Acht an Choláiste Ollscoile, Gaillimh le cúrsaí tríú-leibhéil trí...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: Tá cinneadh le déanamh ag an Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna, an Teachta Bruton, faoin cheist seo. Níl a fhios agam cén uair a bheidh an Bille atá curtha chun cinn ag an Teachta os comhair na Dála. Cé gur príomhcheist don ollscoil í an cheist seo, ní bheidh aon athrú ar an bpolasaí atá san ollscoil an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: I am advised that 52 members of staff in my Department perform their daily duties through the medium of Irish. Other staff are competent, and, in some cases, fluent Irish speakers. In addition my Department also seconds staff to Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga and 6 staff are currently assigned to that office.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: I refer the Deputy to previous replies given to Parliamentary Questions in relation to this matter. As I mentioned in these replies the question of access to second-level education through Irish is primarily a matter for the Minister for Education and Skills. However, in the context of its responsibility for coordinating the implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: I refer the Deputy to the previous replies given to Parliamentary Questions in relation to this matter. As I mentioned in those replies, the implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 is recognised as a key priority in the Programme for a Partnership Government insofar as it supports the maintenance and development of the Irish language as a community and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: Mar a mhínigh mé i mo phreasráiteas ar 15 Nollaig 2016, tá maoiniú breise d’ os cionn €750,000 curtha san áireamh sna Meastacháin Athbhreithnithe 2017 don bhForas Teanga. Ar nós na bhForas T rasteorann ar fad, tháinig laghdú suntasach ar an maoiniú don bhForas Teanga le blianta beaga anuas. Sna cúinsí sin,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Buiséad Údarás na Gaeltachta (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: Glactar leis go bhfuil an Teachta ag tagairt don soláthar airgid atá curtha ar fáil d'Údarás na Gaeltac hta i mbliana faoi fhómhír C7 de  Vóta mo Roinne. Mar a thug mé le fios i bhfreagra ar Cheist Dála Uimhir 277 den 6 Nollaig 2016, is eag raíocht neamhspleách reachtúil í Údarás na Gaeltachta....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Plean Infheistíochta (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teachta go bhfuil an Plean Infheistíochta sa Ghaeilge agus sa Ghaeltacht ó 2016 ar Aghaidhá scrúdú go gníomhach ag oifigigh mo Roinne faoi láthair. Tá an plean pléite le Conradh na Gaeilge le mí anuas, ar mhaithe le scrúdú a dhéanamh ar bealaí chun na moltaí atá san...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fishing Licences (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: I am informed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that the Club referred to by the Deputy has made a submission to IFI on the availability of a long term licence for Pallas Lake.  Longer term licences are granted on the basis of an appropriate development plan and a formal application. I understand that the application was made on foot of funding opportunities available to the...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Plan (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputy Ó Cuív for his impassioned speech, although I will not respond to everything he said. I am speaking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, who, together with the Taoiseach, myself and several other Ministers, got a great welcome in the Ballymahon library from the cathaoirleach, councillors and staff there. The action plan for rural development builds upon the...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Plan (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: Tuam and Ballinasloe.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Plan (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: Clearly, no single silver bullet is going to save rural Ireland.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Plan (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: This plan is a cross-departmental plan that encompasses nearly all Departments and State agencies that have a role in rural Ireland. For example, the roads budget is separate and has been announced. The investment in sewerage, which was mentioned by the Deputy, comes from Irish Water where there has been underfunding for years. Broadband is being rolled out, as the Deputy knows-----

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Plan (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: It certainly was not rolled out in 2005, when I was on the council and saw lovely bright maps coming from the Deputy's Government.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Plan (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Kyne: As the Deputy knows, next June or July the signing will take place of a very complex contract of more than 2 million words that is future-proofed for future generations.