Seán Kyne

Fine Gael · Galway West

Activity on Energy and Natural Resources — 17 events (4 lobbying · 13 questions · 0 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns Energy and Natural Resources

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
  • Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
  • Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
  • Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources

  • Briefing for political representatives in Buswell's Hotel, Dublin on the biomethane sector and the policy / support requirements for the mobilisation of the sector.
• 2025-05-23
  LOBBY
  Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources

  • Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • Outreach to share LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election to election candidates highlighting LGI's policy priorities to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid, and asking for these policies to be supported during the campaign.
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of lands covered under an exploration licence granted to a company (details supplied) and when the licence expired. [10324/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of the area in counties Galway and Mayo for which an exploration company (details supplied) has received an exploration licence; when the licence was awarded; when it expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10378/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the procedure for acquiring an exploration licence including the information, application process and fees required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10379/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of the grave concerns about the possibility of Ireland missing the 2020 16% renewable energy targets by 4%, which would cost Ireland an estimated €600 million per year in fines; and the steps he is taking to meet these targets. [3608/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of concerns that his Department requires additional resources, particularly human resources, to ensure the successful adoption of renewable energy into our economy, which is without doubt a substantial but necessary task for environmental reasons and for the avoidance of fines, the financial resources for which could be much better directed elsewhere. [3609/16]
• 2015-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Mining Board has made a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if not, when it will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45516/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the updated area intervention map for the national broadband plan will be published; if he is aware of concerns that delays with private operator investment for expansion are occurring on account of the planned intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44804/15]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress under the national energy efficiency action plan on retrofitting Government and public buildings; if the financial and environmental savings are known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44807/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources regarding the operation of the metropolitan area networks in towns such as Clifden in County Galway, if he is aware of the issue of cost for householders and small and medium enterprises in availing of this important service; if any form of assistance will be considered to increase usage of these important assets which are State owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38949/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an update on his Department's engagement with the European Union competition directorate concerning State investment in the broadband network, with specific reference to the national broadband plan. [38946/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the national broadband plan; the level of engagement between his Department and private telecommunications operators with regard to those companies' plans for broadband, particularly in rural locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31757/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current status of the decision with regard to the ownership of the new network to be created under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31758/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he and his Department are considering the use of the post office network for the proposed standard bank account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32249/15]