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Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: It is already provided for. We must avoid duplication because that would raise questions about non-duplication in other instances.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: I understand the principle which Deputy Ferris is trying to establish and have included in the legislation, but it will not surprise him that I disagree with much of the remainder of what he said. The consultation requirements for foreshore consent applications are set out in sections 19 and 19A of the Foreshore Acts together with the European Communities Foreshore Regulations 2009. Public...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: As I stated, the intent of Deputy Ferris's amendment is perfectly clear and is already more than adequately provided for in the legislation and in the convention. There is no merit in duplication in this instance. In fact, it creates all kinds of dangers. I cannot accept the amendment.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: The legislation with which we are dealing gives both Ministers - the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government following consultation with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food - power to make regulations specifying the bodies which are to submit their observations to either Minister on foreshore applications. I understand the intention of the Minister for the...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: As Members will be aware, as a general principle a decision which is relevant to a particular site, individual grant, etc., is generally, under local authority law, a matter for the county manager, whereas the reserved functions of a council in general terms relate to policy making, the adoption of county development plans, etc. As someone who for a long time served as a member of a local...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: Deputy Higgins is undoubtedly right that it is possible to dispose of all of us who are elected public representatives.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: Unfortunately, decisions which are made by people often have an impact that lives on long past their political careers or even beyond their lifespan.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: Let me make it clear that I am not defending anybody on either side of the divide. However, there is a long-established principle in local government law and planning law that there is a division between the reserve function performed by elected members and functions performed by the management. In this instance, the particular matter we are dealing with falls into the area normally dealt...

Climate Change: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: As the Minister, Deputy Gormley, stated at the outset, the Copenhagen conference is one of the most widely anticipated peace time events. This anticipation reflects the seriousness of the threat presented by climate change and the urgency of reaching agreement on an effective global response. I believe it is timely and useful to hear the views from both sides of the House and I welcome the...

Climate Change: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: Of course, a number of other issues will remain, particularly if the number of vehicles we currently use is maintained and there was a complete transfer to that. The failure to put in place a strong public transport system would exacerbate the difficult situation with congestion, parking and other issues. Notwithstanding that, however, a high proportion of the population is rurally based....

Climate Change: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: That is not the case. There are 420 wind-----

Climate Change: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: That is not the case. We will deal with that tomorrow. It is one of the fallacies being floated. It makes it very difficult to advance the agenda on issues relating to climate change when people are so ill-informed they do not know 420 wind turbines have been licensed for five or six years but only seven of them have been built, the last one five years ago. In this debate, being well...

Climate Change: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: Unfortunately, sometimes debates are marred by people who have a particular view because they have an interest in advancing the financial interests of a particular promoter or for whatever reason.

Climate Change: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: In those cases, they refuse to accept that there are 420 licences but only seven have been built. There are many other considerations-----

Climate Change: Statements (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Tony Killeen: There are 420 with foreshore licences and all types of approvals but they are not built. Seven have been built, the last one five years ago. That is a very important point because unless we address the engineering, port facility and connectivity to grid issues, and if we continue to throw out unfounded and ill-conceived ideas, we will not progress this issue. The debate in the House, in...

Sheep Industry. (26 Nov 2009)

Tony Killeen: The introduction of electronic identification, EID, for sheep was agreed at EU level in late 2003. At that time, it was agreed to defer the implementation date until January 2008. The Council revisited this issue in December 2007 when it was agreed that the deadline for the compulsory introduction of EID should be set at 31 December 2009, six years after the original decision was taken. I...

Sheep Industry. (26 Nov 2009)

Tony Killeen: It is important to bear in mind a strong qualified majority in voting terms of members of the European Council favour this new system and that has been the case for a considerable time. It has been a major achievement to defer its implementation until now and, more particularly, to ensure animals aged under 12 months that are intended for slaughter, which comprises the vast majority of the...

Sheep Industry. (26 Nov 2009)

Tony Killeen: I assure the Deputy that what he has suggested has been done at every Council meeting at which this issue has been on the agenda for a considerable number of years.

Sheep Industry. (26 Nov 2009)

Tony Killeen: A strong majority of member states favour the scheme.

Sheep Industry. (26 Nov 2009)

Tony Killeen: A number of derogations were successfully secured, particularly in regard to lambs aged under 12 months, which comprises a considerable cohort of the Irish flock. I am familiar with the 12-digit system, as there are many sheep farmers in my area and my family has always been involved in the industry. A study found that the average cost for the Irish flock owner would be approximately €30...