Results 5,101-5,120 of 7,283 for speaker:Josepha Madigan

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (4 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am not misinformed and stand by my comments. My experts are the leading experts in the country. Even in Irish, the Deputy is using the language of the red top. We need an even-handed level-headed fact-led debate. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae also is not here. I am sorry to hear about the lady who lost her eye. As legislators in a democracy our job is to legislate in a balanced way for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts (4 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that my Department has not engaged polling companies or market researchers during the period in question. 

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (4 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is responsible for the implementation of the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477/2011), both of which prohibit the spreading of invasive species. In law, control of invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed is a matter in the first instance, for landowners. In this regard, my Department carries out considerable...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I reassure Deputy Eamon Ryan that the fires in March will not be the result of a carte blanche. In 2008, the Government of which he was a member stopped recruiting NPWS rangers. This Government is now recruiting rangers. I stress to Deputy Boyd Barrett that the positive effect of managed burning at the correct time of year is important. Unmanaged burning results in extensive areas of...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I know and, unfortunately, the only way I can be fair is to start with the Members who spoke first and if I do not get to deal with the other Deputies' contributions, my apologies. I spoke about the bees earlier so I will not talk about that again. Deputy Smith mentioned the curlews also and managed burning is very good for the curlew and the red grouse. The biggest enemy of the curlew...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Deputy Boyd Barrett did not make a submission even though he spoke about the public consultation. A number of stakeholder groups contributed, including BirdWatch Ireland, An Taisce, the Irish Farmers' Association and the ICMSA. I thank Deputy Fitzmaurice for his contribution. The dose of reality he brings regarding the obligations on the landowner since 1993 is refreshing. Deputy...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: For the first time since 2008, we are hiring rangers and ecologists. The green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, has been a huge success in helping farmers. I think it is disingenuous and unfair for Deputy Catherine Martin to link illegal fires to responsible landowners and farmers, who are not the enemies of our heritage but its custodians, and have been for thousands of years. I...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: A main threat to bee populations is the use of pesticides. The House may be aware that the European Commission took a decision recently, which was backed by member states including Ireland, to ban the use of neonicotinoids, which are one of the most widely-used pesticides. I welcome this decision as it would lead to further protection for honey bees. I might try to get in later to answer...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I will be as quick as I can because I want to address the many points raised by Deputies. I am not accepting the amendment. Deputy Tóibín has acknowledged the need to address the concerns of farmers and others who are dealing with these situations, including road safety issues, every day. The Bill is a balanced and proportionate way of addressing their concerns via a pilot...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 5:In page 5, to delete lines 27 to 29 and substitute the following:"(p) the charging and fixing of fees, tolls and charges in respect of the use by boats of the canals (including the use of locks on the canals and mooring on the canals) and the charging and fixing of fees in respect of the use by persons of the canals (including the taking of water from the canals);". I...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputy Ó Cuív for withdrawing the amendment. The proposal is an operational matter for Waterways Ireland and is not appropriate for primary legislation. I accept what the Deputy says, however, and the Department will take a note of that.

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 7:In page 6, lines 22 and 23, to delete "Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs" and substitute "Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht". This is a minor amendment to update the reference to the Minister to that of the Minister's current title.

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am not accepting this amendment. This proposal is unnecessary as the by-laws are available and accessible online. Other enforcement agencies and bodies, such as conservation rangers, gardaí and inland fisheries officers, operate in the same way. It is good practice for users of the waterways to become familiar with the legislation governing the waterways and the marine notices in...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 9:In page 6, lines 39 and 40, to delete "Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs" and substitute "Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht".

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 10:In page 7, line 1, to delete "Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs" and substitute "Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht".

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 11:In page 7, line 9, to delete "subsection (4)" and substitute "subsection (6)".

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am not accepting this amendment as it is a material change to the provision. I am informed that this matter was discussed in the meetings the Deputy had with the waterway associations and my Department. I am also informed, as the Deputy mentioned, that Waterways Ireland has stated that this happens in practice. Waterways Ireland would know if a permit has been applied for and there is no...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 13:In page 9, line 28, to delete "persons on canal property" and substitute "owner of a boat". I propose the deletion of this text inserted by amendment on Committee Stage and reverting to the initial wording. I appreciate Deputy Ó Cuív's input on this matter but the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel has advised that the Committee Stage amendment duplicates...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 2:In page 4, lines 35 to 37, to delete all words from and including ", subject" in line 35 down to and including "for" in line 37. I propose the deletion of the text inserted by an amendment on Committee Stage. While I appreciate the point made by Deputy Ó Cuív, I am advised by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel that this text makes the primary legislation...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I confirm the 90-day provision.