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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Legislative Process (9 Jun 2015)

Joe McHugh: The draft Minerals Development Bill was considered by Government today and approved for publication subject to such legal or technical amendments as may be agreed with the Attorney General. The purpose of the Bill is to make better provision for the prospecting for, and development, management and control of the mineral resources of the State. It does not deal with oil or gas. I hope...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (9 Jun 2015)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1134 to 1137, inclusive, together. A licensing option confers upon the option holder the first right exercisable at any time during the period of the option to an exploration licence, or licences, over all, or part, of the area covered by the option. The latest and previous acreage reports published by my Department indicate that in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (9 Jun 2015)

Joe McHugh: An application for a follow on Frontier Exploration Licence from Licensing Option 11/3 is at an advanced stage of consideration by my Department. A Frontier Exploration Licence permits the exclusive right by the licensee to search for petroleum in the area to which the licence applies. If a Frontier Exploration Licences is granted in this instance, it would be for a period of fifteen years...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (9 Jun 2015)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1139 to 1142, inclusive, together. Under the Licensing Terms for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration and Development the Minister may enter into an undertaking with the holder of an exploration licence, or licensing option, to grant a petroleum lease in relation to a part of an authorisation where the licensee makes a discovery and is of the opinion, but...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Maolú i leith na Gaeilge san Aontas Eorpach (9 Jun 2015)

Joe McHugh: Bronnadh stádas iomlán mar theanga oifigiúil agus oibre ar an nGaeilge san Aontas Eorpach ón 1 Eanáir 2007 faoi Rialachán 920/2005. Bhí páirtmhaolú san áireamh sa Rialachán a bhí le hathbhreithniú gach cúig bliana agus an chéad tréimhse le leanúint go dtí an 31 Nollaig 2011. Mar thoradh ar...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí i nGaeilge (9 Jun 2015)

Joe McHugh: Cuireann mo Roinn seirbhísí fairsinge ar fáil go rialta don phobal i nGaeilge nó go dátheangach. Tá eolas faoi na seirbhísí i nGaeilge atá ar fáil ó mo Roinnse leagtha amach i scéim teanga na Roinne a cuireadh i dtoll a chéile de réir Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003. Tar éis próiseas...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: School Transport Provision (9 Jun 2015)

Joe McHugh: My Department has a contract in place with the Inishbofin ferry service operator which includes provision of a school bus service for second-level pupils from the island until the end of the current school term. Taking into consideration the public transport services available from Cleggan and the range of options being availed of by island families with regard to second-level education, my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (9 Jun 2015)

Joe McHugh: In view of the strategic importance of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 and the overall level of funding available under my Department's Gaeltacht Support Schemes, there are no plans to reopen the scheme referred to by the Deputy in the short to medium term.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: International Renewable Energy Agency: Motion (28 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: Tá mé an-sásta a bheith anseo inniu ag an bhfochoiste. The purpose of the proposed motion is to seek the approval of Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA. The proposed motion follows recent Government approval for Ireland to complete the steps required to ratify the IRENA statute. As the committee is aware,...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: International Renewable Energy Agency: Motion (28 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: I thank members for their support. Joining IRENA is the right thing to do. I agree with Deputy Colreavy that its purpose is primarily as an information-sharing mechanism. There are jurisdictional provisions in place to ensure that remains the case. As Minister of State with responsibility for maritime matters, I am aware that, in the context of its seabed, Ireland is the fourth largest...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Scéimeanna Teanga (28 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: Tá an ceart ag an Seanadóir. Fuair mé cúpla ceist ón Seanadóir trí seachtaine ó shin agus fuair mé freagra cuimsitheach cúpla lá ó shin. D'ardaigh an Seanadóir 11 cheist agus chomh maith leis sin tá freagra cuimsitheach anseo agam. Níl sé le síniú ach tá sé anseo. Tá mé buíoch...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Scéimeanna Teanga (28 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: Mar is eol don Seanadóir, rinneadh an cinneadh ar an 15 Aibreán i mbliana. Tá an t-údarás freagrach as an scéim. Bhí aistriú ar siúl ar an lá sin. É sin ráite, rinne an t-údarás cinneadh an fhreagracht maidir le reachtáil na scéime a thiomnú chuig Muintearas Teoranta, atá mar fhochuideachta de chuid...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Second Stage (28 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: It is a pleasure for me to take Second Stage of the Statute Law Revision Bill 2015.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Second Stage (28 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: The Bill is the latest of a series of measures which have been enacted since the establishment of the statute law revision programme over a decade ago, as well as further measures planned for the future, to overhaul the Irish Statute Book. The Bill is the largest repealing measure in the history of this or any other state, measured by the number of laws expressly repealed. Previous statute...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Second Stage (28 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: In the time I spent listening, I had a chance to look through a few items. I agree with Senator Cummins that this gives us a chance to reflect on our geographical areas and to go through history. There is a great opportunity to get much of this information out into the schools. I acknowledge all the officials who have been working diligently on this over the years. I am sure it was a...

Topical Issue Debate: Arts Funding (26 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I am pleased to respond on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys. The Arts Council is set up and operates under the Arts Act 2003. Section 24 of that Act states that:the Council may, for the purposes of—(a) stimulating public interest in the arts, (b) promoting knowledge, appreciation or practice of the arts, or (c)...

Topical Issue Debate: Arts Funding (26 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: I reiterate that the Minister is precluded from becoming involved even in terms of a review or reallocation. However, the Deputy has highlighted the issue and the Arts Council will be listening to this. As an independent entity, there is an opportunity for the Deputy to meet representatives of the Arts Council. I am sure that is something the Deputy has considered. I appreciate the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (26 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: I am advised that works on this road are a matter for Galway County Council and my Department understands from the Council that it is intended to have the works in question carried out as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí Eitilte (26 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: Mar is eol don Teachta, tá an fógra ag lorg tairiscintí do sheirbhís aeir Oileáin Árann don tréimhse ón 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2015 go dtí an 30 Meán Fómhair 2019 foilsithe. Ar chúinsí teicniúla, tá síneadh suas go dtí an 22 Meitheamh 2015 curtha leis an spriocdháta lena nglacfar le tairiscintí....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (19 May 2015)

Joe McHugh: Ireland's eel management plan (EMP) was accepted by the EU in 2009 under the EU Eel regulation 1100/2007. Under the Regulation Member States must report to the European Commission on the measures adopted in their EMP’s. Ireland’s first report was submitted in June 2012 and the next reporting date is 30 June next. A Standing Scientific Committee for Eel (SSCE) was established...