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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, as amended by the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992, local authorities are responsible for operational matters related to the control of dogs. They have the power to appoint dog wardens, provide dog shelters, seize dogs, impose on-the-spot fines and take court proceedings against owners where appropriate. Local authorities may enter into...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Western Development Commission (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Western Development Commission (WDC) was established on a statutory basis in 1999 as part of a response to the severe population decline in the Western Region at that time. The remit of the Commission is to promote the economic and social development of the Western Region, covering counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Galway and Clare. The Commission has achieved a lot...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regional Development Initiatives (14 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The objective of the Atlantic Economic Corridor proposal is to maximise the assets along Ireland’s western seaboard to attract investment, support job creation and contribute to an improved quality of life for those who live there. The Atlantic Economic Corridor Taskforce was established in March 2017 to progress the proposal. I chair the Taskforce which includes senior...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland (13 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that statutory powers in relation to an installation, such as that referred to by the Deputy, under Section 123 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959, relate to the requirements for gratings in watercourses diverted from rivers. Notwithstanding the fact that the gratings in question meet the legal requirements of Section 123 of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I have given notice of proposals to make a Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-Law and instigated a public consultation seeking observations on the draft proposals at any time during the period of 21 days which concluded on 25 May 2018. The principal intention behind the proposed (draft) Bye-Law is to give statutory status to the existing policy designation of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Aquaculture Regulation (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1035 to 1038, inclusive, together. A report regarding escapes from a fish farm in Donegal was sent via e-mail to Inland Fisheries Ireland’s generic e-mail address: by the Technical Manager of the licensee of the fish farm on 4 July 2017.Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has reviewed its protocols to ensure that reports are submitted to specific nominated...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Seismic Surveys (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1041 to 1044, inclusive, together. In advance of the 2015 Atlantic Margin Licensing Round, the Irish Offshore Strategic Environmental Assessment 5 process was undertaken by my Department and included consideration of potential environmental impacts which may arise specifically as a result of petroleum exploration activities. Any exploration activity proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Seismic Surveys (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: No application to conduct a seismic survey in the Irish Offshore in 2018 has been received or consented to. The following applications to conduct site surveys in the Irish Offshore in 2018 are currently under consideration: - Application submitted by Providence Resources Plc to conduct a Seabed Debris Clearance, Environmental Baseline and Habitat Assessment Site Survey on Frontier...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: In making an application for an Exploration Licence; to extend the duration of a phase of an existing Exploration Licence; or to enter a new phase of an existing Exploration Licence the applicant must propose work programme commitments which will progress knowledge of the petroleum prospectivity of the licensed area. Evaluation of such work programme commitments by my Department forms one...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Seismic Surveys (12 Jun 2018)

Seán Kyne: The Government’s integrated marine plan “Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth” recognises the importance of Ireland’s rich marine biodiversity and ecosystems. The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, as regulator of petroleum authorisations, including seismic surveys, aims to ensure that such surveys are carried out in an environmentally sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The North South Interconnector, as proposed as an overhead line, now has full planning permission in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. I have listened carefully to the issues raised in relation to this project, particularly those living in close proximity to the proposed project. In February and March 2017, two motions calling for an updated independent study into the...

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

Seán Kyne: Aasleagh Lodge and the Erriff Fishery came into State ownership in 1982.  The lodge and fishery were initially managed and developed by the Central Fisheries Board and then by the Western Regional Fisheries Board (predecessors of Inland Fisheries Ireland – IFI).  The Lodge was used to accommodate visiting anglers (both domestic and overseas) availing of the fishery and other...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Incentives (31 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I am committed to exploring opportunities for micro generation further, as I believe micro generation not only offers customers protection from rising energy costs, but also because micro generation could enhance broader social engagement with renewable energy projects across Ireland and enable the transition to a low carbon economy. Furthermore, micro generation will be required given the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Consultations (30 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The correspondence referred to is a submission to the public consultation process which I invited regarding the proposed draft Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-law 2018. All submissions to the consultation process, received by the closing date of 25 May 2018, will be considered.

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

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the State Agency statutorily responsible for the management and conservation of Ireland's Inland fisheries resources including wild Atlantic salmon. The management of inland fisheries generally is a matter of national rather than EU competence having regard to certain EU legislation, most notably the Habitats Directive under which salmon habitats...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (29 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: The purpose of the proposed eel support scheme is to provide a measure of payment to fishermen who were licenced by the State.  Consultations with the Revenue Commissioners in relation to the scope of the proposed measure are on-going. The activity mentioned by the Deputy would appear to be based on private commercial arrangements to which the State is not a party.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fishing Licences (29 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Currently there is no licence required or fee payable when fishing for trout and the numerous array of coarse fish species (pike, bream, roach, trench etc.) on State owned fisheries in Ireland. In addition, no licence or fee is required for sea angling.  This covers the vast majority of angling activity in Ireland. This contrasts with the significant majority of other countries...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Stocks (24 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) are carrying out a wide-ranging review of its national policies on brown trout and pike. These policies, which were published in 2014, were developed by two working groups, which included inter alia representatives from the main trout and pike angling federations. One of the most important issues considered...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Stocks (22 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the State Agency statutorily responsible for the management and conservation of Ireland's Inland fisheries resources including wild Atlantic salmon. IFI manages salmon stocks on an individual river basis as each of Ireland’s 147 salmon rivers (including river sections and estuaries) has its own genetically unique stock of salmon. IFI is supported...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inshore Fisheries (22 May 2018)

Seán Kyne: Grey and harbour seals are protected species under the EU Habitats Directive, under which Special Areas of Conservation have been established. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht is the statutory authority for the EU Habitats Directive. My Department and its Agency, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), have no remit in relation...