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Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...that a natural heritage area order should be made, publish under section 16 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 a notice of his or her intention to make the natural heritage area order and, where he or she is satisfied that land should cease to be designated as a natural heritage area, make an order to amend or revoke the natural heritage area order which so designated the land. Amendment...

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...this debate. We have often discussed the need for strong regional balance in the country and the majority of us agree that the west coast has to develop further in comparison to the east, the capital city and its hinterland, in terms of quality of life and affordability, even for people living in Dublin. As a Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, I was a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (10 Oct 2018)

Seán Kyne: A land subsidence incident in the grounds of the Magheracloone GAA club was reported on Monday morning, 24th September, affecting lands above the disused underground gypsum mine at Drumgossatt, Co. Monaghan.  An investigation team engaged by the company, incorporating mining engineers from the UK, arrived at the site to assess the situation and determine the scale and cause of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (2 Oct 2018)

Seán Kyne: The aim of programme D is to manage Ireland’s mineral, hydrocarbon and other geological resources in a sustainable and productive manner. Funding of €26.7 million under this programme allows my Department to provide reliable geoscience support for environmental protection and the sustainable development of Ireland's natural resources. The programme provides funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (2 Oct 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take questions Nos. 513 to 516, inclusive, together. A land subsidence incident in the grounds of the Magheracloone GAA club was reported on Monday morning, 24 September affecting lands above the disused underground gypsum mine at Drumgoosat, Co. Monaghan. An investigation team engaged by the company, incorporating mining engineers from the UK, arrived at the site to assess the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (2 Oct 2018)

Seán Kyne: A land subsidence incident in the grounds of the Magheracloone GAA club was reported on Monday morning, 24 September affecting lands above the disused underground gypsum mine at Drumgoosat, Co. Monaghan. An investigation team engaged by the company, incorporating mining engineers from the UK, arrived at the site to assess the situation and determine the scale and cause of the subsidence and...

Topical Issue Debate: Inland Waterways Maintenance (4 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...authority responsible for carrying out any works to the weir. Local authorities are under the remit of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. My Department and its State agency, Inland Fisheries Ireland, are responsible for the protection, management and conservation of Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources. The council has advised that both a project...

Topical Issue Debate: Inland Waterways Maintenance (4 Jul 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...Deputies and Ministers engage with Cork County Council. It may be the case that matters have progressed further than I am aware of at this moment. I understand the council was in discussions on land acquisition and perhaps it has now acquired the land. It is important that the design and planning information is presented to my officials in order to progress the matter further.

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...Government to ensure that the best possible deal will be achieved. It is very important that people at senior levels in the UK Government are acutely aware of and visit communities in Northern Ireland. It is certainly not too late. I know there have been some visits but we need to ensure they know about the cross-trade nature, the cross relationships between communities and matters...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...value of the Fishery. IFI intends, in line with its property rationalisation plans, to establish a new operational base and updated scientific facilities, for the strategically important Erriff Fishery and the immediate area, on adjacent lands which it owns and are also being retained. 

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Licences (25 Apr 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...In brief, in response to the points raised in the correspondence attached to the Deputy’s question, I can confirm: - To date, where minerals have been found and companies have purchased land, this has been agreed with the landowner. There have been no instances to date where a landowner has been forced to sell their land. In addition, to date, there have been no compulsory...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Licences (24 Apr 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...were present. In brief, in response to the points raised in the correspondence attached to the Deputy's question, I can confirm: - To date, where minerals have been found and companies have purchased land, this has been agreed with the landowner.  There have been no instances to date where a landowner has been forced to sell their land. In addition, to date, there have been...

Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...for their contributions, particularly their constructive input to the debate. It is clear those who spoke see the importance and relevance of dark fibre and ultra-high speed broadband to rural Ireland and in particular to the Galway and Mayo region. As they pointed out, it relates to all areas in Ireland. The support of Members of this House, as was mirrored in the Seanad, has allowed...

Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...objectives. The first is to provide for, and ensure, that the ownership of the ducting and cables and ancillary equipment vest in the Minister. The second is to give rights of access to private lands through which the ducting and cables pass. Both of those objectives ensure that the persons managing the network, the managed service entity, MSE, will be able to fully maintain and operate...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (21 Mar 2018)

Seán Kyne: The aim of programme D is to manage Ireland’s mineral, hydrocarbon and other geological resources in a sustainable and productive manner. Funding under this programme allows my Department to provide reliable geoscience support for environmental protection and the sustainable development of Ireland’s natural resources, and to address the environmental, health and safety...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (21 Mar 2018)

Seán Kyne: .... As the Deputy knows, an inter-agency group is dealing with previous issues relating to incidents of animal disease in certain areas. That work is going on and there is ongoing mapping of the lands owned by farmers in that vicinity, to ensure that there is best management and best practice and that there is no soil contamination entering into fodder. Much work is being done by the...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...to meet its full potential and the Bill before the House is the key to the fulfilment of that ambition. The Bill has two principal objectives. The first is to give rights of access to private lands through which the ducting and cables pass so that those managing the network, the MSE, or managed service entity, will be able to fully maintain and operate the network. The second is to...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...Senators for their contributions, questions and constructive input to the debate. Senators have recognised the importance and relevance of dark fibre and ultra-high-speed broadband to rural Ireland, particularly Galway and Mayo. I welcome the support of Senators and parties and look forward to consideration of the Bill on Committee Stage. Senator O'Donovan raised the issue of costs and...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...of compensation payments to landowners in addition to GNI's administrative and overhead costs. The rights of landowners are hugely important because the State built infrastructure across private lands and the House will agree that those landowners deserve to be treated with respect and gratitude for their support, recognition and accommodation regarding this very important...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (30 Jan 2018)

Seán Kyne: ...I understand that both a project to ensure a permanent solution to fish passage and a project to ensure temporary repairs, while the permanent solution is awaited, are required. My Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have been liaising with the Council, on an ongoing basis, to advise how any proposed works can be consistent with fisheries and environmental...