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

Fergus O'Dowd: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." First, this legislation will establish the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, ISIF. This is one of the key elements of the programme for Government and the medium-term economic strategy published last December. The ISIF will take over the assets of the National Pensions Reserve Fund, comprising some €6.9 billion in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am advised that Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has received requests from three clubs in Cavan, namely the Bunnoe, Laragh and Cavan Anglers, seeking the introduction of Bye-laws relating to minimum size limit and daily bag limits for sections of the Upper Erne catchment. I am also advised that it appears that the intention of the proposed Bye-laws is to protect and preserve the wild trout...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Telecommunications and Energy Councils: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (28 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister can talk about what is happening with fracking in Europe, but I can only comment about Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Eel Fishing Licences (27 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Conservation of Eel Fishing (Prohibition on Issue of Licences) Bye-law No. 858, 2009 prohibited the issue of eel fishing licences in any Fishery District. This Bye-law was introduced following the requirement for Ireland and other EU Member states to draw up an Eel Management Plan (EMP) under the 2007 EU Eel regulation (1100/2007). The International Council for Exploration of the Sea...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Redeployment (27 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: Issues relating to accommodation and staffing are day-to-day operational matters for public bodies, in this instance Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Accommodation is one of the most significant cost components of public sector organisations and it is incumbent on all agencies to achieve economy and efficiency. In this context the Board of IFI has commenced a strategic rationalisation of its...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I dtosach, ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le Senator Barrett as ucht an Bille seo a chur faoi bhráid an tSeanaid. Cé nach bfhuil an Rialtas ag glacadh leis an mBille, tá sé tábhachtach go mbeidh díospóireacht leathan againn agus gur féidir le Seanadóirí ó gach taobh den Teach a dtuairimí a nochtadh. Tuigeann muid...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is right.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: What about Charlie Haughey?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: No.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am smiling because I agree with some of the things the Senator is saying.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (13 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that The South Western River Basin District (SWRBD) ‘Managed Community Rainbow Trout fisheries’ programme is run as a community initiative and is not a commercial venture. Permit sales from these fisheries do not cover the operational costs. The budget allocated each year to this programme by IFI subsidises these fisheries for the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (13 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am advised that Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) 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 research into the potential effects of sea lice from marine salmon farms on salmon smolt survival. Results from previous experimental releases have been published in peer reviewed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (13 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), in common with a range of State Agencies and other organisations, participates in social media in order to engage individuals and organisations in its core business areas. I understand that IFI posts on its Facebook page news and information on events and developments of interest to anglers and other...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (8 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The allocation of commercial fishing licences is governed by the Control of Fishing for Salmon Order which identifies a number of categories of applicant depending on, inter alia, the applicant’s previous fishing history. The issuing of licences is administered by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). The applications are considered by the Board of IFI and decisions are made in advance of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland Remit (8 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: As outlined in reply to Questions Nos 245 of 4 March and 111 of 16 April, responsibility for protecting freshwater pearl mussels is a matter for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and there is on-going liaison with Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) in the context of their management of River Basin Districts to ensure consistency in the responsibilities of both Agencies. I am advised...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Stocks (8 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: As I stated in reply to Question No. 113 of 16 April, Ireland manages salmon stocks on an individual river basis. This management is carried out by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the State Agency with statutory responsibility for inland fisheries under the 2010 Inland Fisheries Act. The individual river management strategy is based on the fact that each of Ireland’s 143 salmon...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Stocks (8 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I understand that a comprehensive schedule of research carried out by IFI for the period 2007-2013 has already been supplied to the Deputy. The written response to Question No 113 of 16 April last, contained a typographical error and should have read “I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland the information requested by the Deputy going back from 2006 to 2003 is not readily...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Salmon Hardship Scheme (8 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Salmon Hardship Scheme was introduced following a Government decision to cease the commercial salmon mixed stock fishery in the sea for conservation reasons. Under this scheme, €25m was targeted at commercial salmon fishermen who were active in the fishery at the time and funding was provided to fishermen for them to leave the fishery and diversify into new activity. It closed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fishing Vessel Licences (8 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. The annual allocation of public licences for commercial draft nets is governed by the provisions of the relevant Control of Fishing for Salmon Order, in this case Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No.132 of 2014. The administration of licence allocation is managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) in accordance with the criteria set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Biofuel Obligation Scheme Implementation (8 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Biofuel Obligation Scheme, which was introduced in July 2010, places an obligation on all road transport fuel suppliers to include a certain proportion of biofuel in their overall fuel mix. In order for biofuel to be eligible for inclusion in the scheme it must meet certain sustainability criteria as set out in the 2009 Renewable Energy Directive. That is, biofuels must not be made from...