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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (12 Jun 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The licensing of aquaculture activity, including salmon farming, and the operation of national protocols for control of sea-lice are a matter for the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine (DAFM). Both My Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have consistently expressed support for the development of aquaculture which is sustainable and which complies with national and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing (12 Jun 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: In November of last year the EPA launched a call for tenders, with the selection process to conclude shortly, to appoint the relevant expertise to conduct detailed research into the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on the environment. The key questions, that this research programme needs to answer are: - Can unconventional gas exploration and extraction projects and operations be...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I refer to the reply to Question No. 437 of 13 May which addressed the issues the Deputy is raising. I am advised that Inland Fisheries Ireland have undertaken a number of scientific releases of ranched salmon at the River Erriff research station (National Index Sea Trout Catchment) as part of ongoing and important research into the effects of sea lice from marine salmon farms on salmon...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I am advised that in accordance with the manner in which social media works, Inland Fisheries Ireland or indeed any public body is not in a position to edit or control the content of external Facebook pages and cannot take responsibility for the content of private social media pages. The Deputy’s concern regarding “the use of social media by all State bodies” has a far...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 94 together. I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that the independent Standing Scientific Committee on Salmon has emphasised the value of having reliable information to provide a population estimate to support the conservation management of wild salmon on an individual river basis. This independent Committee includes Scientists from IFI,...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: The engagement of consultants is a day-to-day operational matter for Public Bodies, in this instance Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). I am advised that IFI has not engaged communications consultants specifically for the purpose outlined by the Deputy. Since its establishment in 2010, IFI, having regard to the range of both recreational and commercial fishing interests, the wide geographical...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: There was no omission from the list already requested and supplied to the Deputy and the issue of correcting the record does not arise. The SUMBAWS project was an EU project and was coordinated by the University of St Andrews, Scotland. The final SUMBAWS report, based on research carried out in a number of countries including Ireland, was compiled by the University who then submitted the...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: The matter raised by the Deputy is a day-to-day operational issue for Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Any further clarification on the matter should be sought directly from IFI. I am advised by IFI that it has in place a Code of Business Conduct for Employees in line with the 2009 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. I am informed that the Code was circulated to all...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (11 Jun 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: Ireland’s energy policies recognise the importance of waste as an energy resource and both the AER and REFIT schemes support electricity generated from anaerobic digestion, landfill gas and the biodegradable element of municipal solid waste. These technologies are already making a contribution to Ireland’s renewable energy targets. To date there is one plant in the State...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Stocks (10 Jun 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose to take Questions Nos 358, 363, 364, 366 and 367 together. I would also draw the Deputies’ attention to the response to question number 486 of 27 May last which addressed comprehensively many of the relevant issues. The scientific advice for eels, which underpinned Ireland’s Eel Management Plan (EMP) under the EU Eel regulation (1100/2007), and the comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland (10 Jun 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The principal functions of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) are set out at Section 7 (1) of the Inland Fisheries Act 2010, which are the protection, management and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. The Act, in defining the membership of IFI provides that the persons to be appointed shall have experience or capacity in one or more areas defined in the Act; and that they shall be...

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I presume it will be the Select Sub-Committee on Finance. Deputies who are not members of the committee may still attend. There will be no restrictions on the issues that can be raised. We want to get this right and to take on board everybody's views. We want everybody to be satisfied that there has been due diligence in relation to this legislation. I thank Deputies for their...

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1).

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a labhair ar an mBille seo, go háirithe iad siúd a labhair as Gaeilge. Bhí sé an-mhaith Gaeilge bhinn bhlasta Chiarraí a chloisint ón Teachta Ó hUigínn. Ba mhaith liom freisin comhghairdeachas a ghlacadh leis an Teacht Ruth Coppinger as bheith tofa don Dáil agus as an chéad...

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: In fairness, I did not interrupt anyone. I listened with respect and interest to everything, particularly the points Deputy Boyd Barrett has made. They were cogent and practical and I hope to reply to them constructively. It is important that this is a constructive debate. People on all sides of the House have welcomed the principle of the Bill, including Deputy Boyd Barrett, Deputy...

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: Tabharfaidh mé freagra ar sin ar ball.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy is talking from the backbenches.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have about 15 pages.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: So I cannot read it? Okay.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."