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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (11 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: I am advised that the Lough Beag stream forms part of the Corrib catchment drainage programme which is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW). I understand that this channel is monitored by OPW and also that the lower section of the stream is scheduled for drainage maintenance in 2015. I am further advised, as regards the concerns now expressed, that water levels in the Corrib catchment...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (11 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: Tá na comhlachtaí poiblí a thagann faoi scáth Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 liostáilte i gCéad Sceideal an Achta agus sna Rialacháin um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Comhlachtaí Poiblí) 2006 (I.R. Uimh. 150 de 2006) a tháinig i bhfeidhm ar 1 Bealtaine 2006. Bunaíodh Uisce Éireann i mí an Mhárta 2013 mar...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies (11 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 3 of 16 July 2014 in relation to this matter. As I stated in that reply, the sale of Údarás na Gaeltachta's shares in Arramara Teo to a Canadian company was approved by the board of Údarás on 1 March 2013, subject to Ministerial approval being obtained and legal details being agreed. Following an...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (6 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: I am advised that section 296(1) of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959, as amended by Section 11 and Schedule 4 of the Fisheries Act 1980, provides powers to authorised officers of Inland Fisheries Ireland to enter onto any land for the purpose of protection of fisheries. This provision applies universally to fisheries for the purpose of protection and therefore is not limited to a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland Staff (4 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1074 to 1076, inclusive, together. Inland Fisheries Ireland is the statutory body responsible for the protection, conservation, development and promotion of inland fisheries and sea angling resources and while its protection and conservation actions are often visible in the public domain and its scientific research is respected internationally, it also has a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland Remit (4 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: I am advised that matters relating to cleaning of a river or stream is an issue for the relevant Local Authority. In that context, consultation with Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is normally undertaken by the Local Authority. IFI is the statutory body charged with ensuring the protection and conservation of our fisheries resource and habitats. I am advised that IFI met with a representative...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (4 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1082 and 1083 together. I am advised that following the initial identification, by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), of the Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea)in the ‘hot water’ stretch and ‘cut’ areas of Lough Ree at Lanesborough, early action was taken to install disinfection stations, erect warning signs and close the fishery to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mining Industry (4 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: I am advised that Iarnród Éireann, as part of their Railway Safety Improvement Scheme, are currently undertaking essential culvert renewal and stabilisation works to the railway embankment at the Avoca former mine site. This work is being undertaken under an agreement with this Department, which is contributing towards the cost of the work on the rail line that crosses the former...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Severe Weather Events Response (4 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: I wish to refer the Deputy to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 395 of 21 January 2014 in relation to this matter. At that time, my predecessor indicated that he had been in contact with the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government and the Minister of State at the OPW with regard to damage done to island infrastructure as a result of the winter storms. I wish to inform...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ferry Services Provision (4 Nov 2014)

Joe McHugh: Although my Department was unsuccessful in its attempt to agree a contract as a result of a recent tender competition for the passenger ferry service between Árainn (Inis Mór) and Ros an Mhíl on the Galway mainland, the current operator has given an assurance that it will continue to provide the service at the same level as at present and that there will be no interruption to...

Other Questions: Geological Survey of Ireland (23 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: The previous survey was funded through INTERREG in conjunction with the Department. The allocation of €3 million this year is solely from the Department. A broad range of benefactors exist. The organisations that have already been using the information include local authorities, the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and Teagasc. Deputy Colreavy mentioned groundwater. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Licence Applications (23 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: 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. I can confirm that in accordance with the rules governing the two-year licensing option granted to Tamboran Resources in March 2011, the company exercised the right conferred upon...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Licence Applications (23 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: As the Deputy knows, and as the previous Minister of State confirmed, the situation at the moment is that no decision on an application of this nature will be made in advance of the outcome of the EPA research. It is important to point out that there were many meetings during the summer. When I was in the Deputy's part of the world, which is quite close to the Border, I met some of those...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Licence Applications (23 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: The option was built into the first licence. An application was made for a follow-on licence. That was 24 months ago. Nothing has happened. The timeframe of the EPA study will decide whether a licence or follow-on licence application will be considered. I will state categorically again that such an application will not be considered. Previous Ministers and Ministers of State have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Offshore Exploration (23 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: There is potential for Ireland to enjoy both economic and energy security benefits from its indigenous oil and gas resources. The principal benefit to the economy from the offshore oil and gas sector arises from producing fields. These benefits include the direct return to the Exchequer, the significant economic activity that arises from the development stage of a project as recently...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Corrib Gas Field (23 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: Completion of the Corrib gas field development works, by the developer, is the principal factor that will determine the date for first gas. It is estimated that construction of the onshore section of the pipeline will be completed later this year, with first gas anticipated in mid 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Industry Data (23 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: There have been no commercial discoveries of oil or gas within the territory of the State in the last five years. Ireland, however, has witnessed a positive upswing in the level of petroleum exploration activity in recent years, in particular acquisition of new seismic data. We need to see this translate into an increased level of exploration drilling in the coming years, if Ireland’s...

Other Questions: Foras na Gaeilge (22 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: Baineann saincheisteanna maidir le hirisí Gaeilge le gnóthaí oibríochtúla Fhoras na Gaeilge agus níl ról sonrach agam féin mar Aire ina leith. É sin ráite, tuigim go mbíodh Foras na Gaeilge ag cur maoiniú ar fáil do roinnt irisí Gaeilge i bhfoirm chlóite nó ar líne, ina measc An Sagart, An Timire, An...

Other Questions: Foras na Gaeilge (22 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: Bhí 19 eagraíocht ag fáil bunmhaoiniú ó Fhoras na Gaeilge agus ní raibh an córás sin inmharthana a thuilleadh. Cheadaigh an Chomhairle Aireachta Thuaidh-Theas socraithe nua maoinithe. Faoi na socraithe nua seo, tá sé eagraíocht ceannas á maoiniú chun an Tosaíochta Straitéiseacha i réimse ar leith a sheachadadh...

Other Questions: Foras na Gaeilge (22 Oct 2014)

Joe McHugh: Maidir leis na hirisí, is é an t-eolas a bhí agamsa ná go raibh éileamh ann ach nuair a chas mé leis na daoine atá freagrach ag An tUltach, scéal difriúil a bhí acu dom. Dúirt siad liomsa i lár an tsamhraidh nach bhfuil mórán éilimh ann. Mar a dúirt mé ag an tús, tá stair fada ag baint le gach...