Results 1-17 of 17 for epa speaker:Seán Canney

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Seán Canney: 20. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the influence the EPA report on targets to re-wetlands and the proposed reductions in herd numbers will have on policy in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9694/23]

Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Seán Canney: .... That is what is most concerning for farmers. Those with small family farms are concerned that they are now in a situation whereby costs are increasing and things are constantly changing. An EPA report released last weekend more or less ruled us out of producing food, apart from a very small amount, and instead advocated flooding our lands and reducing our stocks. It was not...

Water Policy: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Seán Canney: ...water to a large part of Galway and Mayo. We have an opportunity to put things right before we see fish lying upside down in the water with their bellies up and wonder what has gone wrong. The EPA is hounding residents to make sure they do not pollute the rivers. That is all wrong. Funding needs to be given to Irish Water to take these treatment plants in hand. Furthermore,...

Environmental Policy: Motion [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

Seán Canney: ...health and environmental benefits of all. I will reiterate some of the points made by the Minister and make some additional points. With regard to the enforcement of existing legislation, the EPA has a wide range of tools and powers at its disposal. These include providing support, advice and guidance; site visits, inspections audits and compliance meetings; publishing a list of...

Environmental Impact of Quarries and Incinerators: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2019)

Seán Canney: I wish to address the environmental aspects of the Private Members' motion. My colleague, the Minister of State in the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy English, will deal with the planning and quarrying related aspects of the motion later. The Environmental Protection Agency undertakes a range of regulatory tasks relating to the licensing, permitting,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (26 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: Prospecting licences may be granted following environmental screening by my Department including screening for Appropriate Assessment. This screening takes into account designated sites including Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Natural Heritage Areas, Nature Reserves and National Parks. An application for a mining licence is a separate and independent process from...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Quality (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Canney: The EPA report entitled Air Quality in Ireland 2018, which was published in September, sets out the current status of Ireland's air quality. The report indicated that air quality levels at monitoring sites in Ireland were below the EU legislative limit values in 2018. However, it also showed that the stricter World Health Organization guideline values, which are lower and, therefore, offer...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Prospecting Licences (9 Jul 2019)

Seán Canney: ...obtained from the Local Authority (incorporating full environmental impact assessment) and an Integrated Pollution Control Licence (IPC) has been received from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). All prospecting activities proposed to be undertaken under a Prospecting Licence are subject to environmental screening by my Department (including screening for Appropriate Assessment...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Pollution (21 May 2019)

Seán Canney: ...the EU annual limit but exceeded the stricter World Health Organization guidelines for a number of pollutants at individual sites. I accept we have an issue that needs to be dealt with. The EPA also reports that particulate matter from solid fuel burning remains the greatest threat to good air quality in Ireland, closely followed by nitrogen dioxide from transport emissions in urban...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mining Industry (24 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: ..., in no uncertain terms, that its level of communication left a lot to be desired. Gyproc has taken that on board and will set up a stakeholders committee where the county council, my Department, the EPA, the residents and the company will meet regularly, probably every fortnight, for updates on what is happening. It is a serious issue, especially because of the type of mining that is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Waste (18 Dec 2018)

Seán Canney: To give the Deputy some figures, according to the EPA, 60% of food waste is avoidable waste, such as leftovers and gone-off fruit and vegetables, 20% is potentially avoidable, such as bread crusts and potato skins, and 20% is unavoidable, such as chicken bones and fruit and vegetable peelings. We need to educate in this regard. I note the following initiatives. Stop Food Waste, which is a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Waste (18 Dec 2018)

Seán Canney: ...for the disposal of only 2% of food waste, their influence across the supply chain from farm to fork makes them central actors in combating our national food waste problem. Recognising this, my Department and the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, sought to involve major supermarkets in our efforts to reduce food waste. Aldi, BWG Foods, Lidl, Musgrave and Tesco have all...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Waste (18 Dec 2018)

Seán Canney: ...a household saved half of that, it would be a saving worth €350. It is so tangible and simple. People have to think. Education is one part of it. Several steps have been taken in that regard. The EPA and local authorities are running campaigns online and on the ground to equip households. There is a number of initiatives. Education, not regulation, is the way to go.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (23 Oct 2018)

Seán Canney: The operation of a mine in Ireland is subject to three statutory consents: a State Mining Facility from my Department; Planning Permission from the Local Authority and an Integrated Pollution Control Licence (IPC) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As the State Mining Facility consent authority, my Department is responsible for ensuring that Lease/Licence conditions are adhered...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: ...silt is coming in from private bogs. That has to be looked at. Over the years, things were done but now Bord na Móna works under a regime and what they can and cannot put into the Shannon is being controlled by the EPA. I raised that in my first meeting with the Shannon Group. The other issue is the pilot schemes on water levels on Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg. It...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interdepartmental Working Groups (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The National CFRAM Steering Group was set up to co-ordinate the implementation of the National CFRAM Programme, and for the relevant Departments and other key stakeholders to provide input to, and be informed of, the progress and direction of the Programme. The Group was established in May 2009 and met on six occasions up to November 2010, three times in 2009, and then three times in 2010....