Results 421-440 of 1,981 for speaker:Conor Lenihan

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (2 Mar 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Construction of the Corrib Gas Terminal at Bellanaboy is substantially completed as are the subsea facilities at the Corrib Gas Field. Last summer the 83km offshore section of the Corrib gas pipeline was installed. The developers are engaged in the process of securing a number of statutory consents required for the construction of the onshore section of the Corrib gas pipeline. Completion...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (2 Mar 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The total amount of Exchequer Funds (capital and current funds) provided to Enterprise Ireland under subhead F of the Vote of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment was €133.688 million in 2009 and is €128.087 million in 2010. Enterprise Ireland operates a number of programmes aimed at helping companies to engage in Research and Development both within the company and in...

Unemployment: Motion (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The Deputy is not yet on life support.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 for the consideration of this House. I believe it is appropriate that we address an important issue such as the regulation of petroleum activities with respect to public safety with both clarity and purpose. It is also important that we should have...

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I agree.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Yes, that is the case.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The Deputy likes that slogan.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Familiar territory.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: To bring the proceedings to a conclusion, I thank the last two speakers, Deputies Peter Kelly and Mattie McGrath, for bringing a strong business perspective to the debate. Often, people from a business background are not represented in the House and that viewpoint is not represented in discussions and deliberations here. I praise Deputy Mattie McGrath for being such a vocal opponent of...

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Her contribution was welcome in that regard. We need to break down some of the cumbersome obstacles we have put in place to allow people to explore off Irish waters. Regarding Deputy Coveney's contribution, I was unaware a safety case was required prior to approval. I am not sure anywhere else in the world publishes a safety case for public consultation prior to assessment and approval. We...

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: That is not in my competence or mandate but I will ensure my officials respond directly to Deputy McManus. I do not have the detailed knowledge she requires in respect of why the EU has ruled a particular way with regard to our oil reserves being held as collateral. I will clarify that by a direct note to the Deputy.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: We will send the full answer directly to the Deputy. I welcome the intervention of Deputy McManus.

Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad]:Referral to Select Committee (23 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: The Salmon Hardship Fund Community Support Scheme (CSS) was administered through 14 LEADER companies and Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann in respect of island communities and Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta Teoranta, in respect of the Gaeltacht areas. I wish to advise the Deputy that the closing date for receipt of applications under the scheme was 31 March last year. Final payments under...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (17 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 together. As the Deputy is aware the Inland Fisheries Bill 2009 is currently before the House. This Bill provides for the restructuring of the management of the inland fisheries sector, including the establishment of Inland Fisheries Ireland, a single authority which will replace the existing Central Fisheries Board and seven Regional Fisheries...

Written Answers — Fisheries Audit: Fisheries Audit (17 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: I am informed that fish related survey work has been carried out on this catchment on at least four occasions by staff from the Central Fisheries Board. In 1995 a ground survey assessment of habitat and fish in the Mountain River sub-catchment was undertaken. In 2004 eight sites in Mountain River were sampled as part of a national assessment of the status of lamprey. More recently in 2007 &...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (17 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the management, conservation, protection and development of the inland fisheries resource is the responsibility of the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards. The Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has responsibility for the enactment of legislation to control the ecological impact of invasive species on freshwater...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (17 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: As the Deputy will be aware eel dealer licences are issued in accordance with Part X of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 (as amended) by the relevant Regional Fisheries Board. I have been advised by the ESB that neither ESB Fisheries Conservation nor any employee of ESB Fisheries Conservation hold an eel dealers licence or have held such a licence in the past. I am informed that ESB...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (17 Feb 2010)

Conor Lenihan: As outlined in the Irish Eel Management Plan (EMP) prepared under EC Regulation No 1100 of 2007 six catchments, including the Shannon and the Erne have major hydropower installations in the lower catchments. According to the results of studies by the International Council for Exploration of the Sea the average mortality per turbine installation amounts to 28.5% (ICES 2003). This figure was...