Results 301-320 of 993 for speaker:John Browne in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: Under the Small Fishery Harbours Programme 2006 €4.186 million has been allocated for the improvement of facilities at small harbours and landing places with a key role in maintaining jobs in fishing, aquaculture and ancillary activities. €3.721 million has been allocated under the Coastal Protection Programme 2006 to address priority coast protection works around the coastline. A number...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: Performance governance of both the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is subject to a number of stringent measures. Both Agencies have signed performance contracts with the Department. Performance contracts are agreed yearly in advance between the Department and Agency, and are subject to rigorous quarterly reviews. In addition, the Marine Institute and BIM publish an Annual...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: The information sought is being compiled in the Department and I will arrange for it to be transmitted direct to the Deputy at an early date.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: Details of the EU Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and Ireland's quota as a % of this TAC for the years 2001-2005 are provided in the following table. Common Name Area EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC Anglerfish Vb (1), VI, XII, XIV 8,000 800 10% 4,770 477 10% 3,180 318 10% 3,180...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81, 106 and 117 together. The period of the 2000-2006 NDP has seen the beginning of the process of restructuring and transformation of the fisheries industry across all its sectors as it adapts to changing conditions. Our key strategic goal to 2013 must be to ensure the long-term economic, social and environmental sustainability of this industry, and maintain...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: Where illegal fishing activity is detected by the Department or the Naval Service, the case is referred to the Attorney General's Office for consideration and appropriate action. Details of all landings known to the Department are reported to the EU Commission, as required by EU legislation. In relation to wide ranging allegations brought to the attention of the Ministers in the summer of...

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Modernisation: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: The EU Regulations covering fleet policy for the period up to the end of 2001 provide that an increase in the capacity of a sea fishing boat could be allowed where the capacity increase results exclusively from safety improvements and does not increase the fishing effort of the vessel concerned. The EU Regulation provides that the decision, in respect of each application, must be made by the...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: Employment in the Irish fisheries and seafood sector plays a significant role in regions where alternative employment opportunities are scarce. The number of people employed in the seafood sector covers the catching, aquaculture and processing sectors as well as ancillary industries such as marketing and distribution. The European Commission's data available indicate that 421,318 people...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: The Government is supporting the development of the seafood industry through a number of integrated schemes designed to secure a sustainable future for the industry under the aegis of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. The two successful fleet renewal programmes and the recent introduction of a decommissioning scheme with a budget of €45 million over the next two years will together...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: I introduced the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations and other conservation bye-laws for the 2006 season on the 25 April last. When first announcing these proposals in March, I reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fully align with the scientific advice provided on the management of the wild salmon fishery by 2007. Officials in the Department keep the relevant...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. The Office of the Chief State Solicitor, acting on behalf of the Department, has drawn up a draft Foreshore Licence Agreement for the Quilty, Scariff and Feakle sewerage schemes. At the request of Clare County Council the Department has agreed to amend one of the terms and the revised draft Agreement has been sent to the Council for...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: The Report to which I take it the Deputy refers — "Coastal Zone Management — a Draft Policy for Ireland" was published in December 1997, by the three Government Departments concerned, as a discussion document. The Department has general responsibility, in conjunction with other relevant Departments, for the development of an integrated coastal zone management strategy for Ireland. In May,...

Written Answers — Salmon Management Report: Salmon Management Report (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: I first announced in March last that I had decided to adopt the recommendations made to me by the National Salmon Commission in relation to the total allowable salmon catch for 2006. This will involve reductions in the quota available to both commercial fishermen and anglers in 2006. In doing so I also reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fully align with the scientific advice provided...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: The Co-ordinated Local Aquaculture Management Systems (CLAMS) is the process put in place by the Department, in conjunction with BIM, the Marine Institute and the industry, to facilitate the management and the development of aquaculture, at local level, in bays and inshore waters throughout Ireland. BIM continue to provide assistance to individual CLAMS groups to support them in their role. I...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: The Castletownbere harbour development project involves dredging, construction of the existing wharf at Dinish Island and the provision of a suitable harbour service building on this extension. The dredging contractor was appointed in December 2005 and work is currently in progress. It is not possible to stop this works during the summer months. I am not aware of restrictions in place....

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: In November 2000 KPMG Consulting undertook a comprehensive technical and socioeconomic review of the infrastructure requirements at Dunmore East in association with Posford Duvivier on behalf of the Department. The review concluded that there was a significant need for development at the harbour. The main shortcomings identified in the review were the limited draft at the mouth of the...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: The number of applications for foreshore licences in the process of being assessed, at present, is currently 190. The Deputy will understand that the precise number of applications on hand can vary from one day to the next as applications are determined.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: Under the Department's Fishery Harbours Development Programme for 2006 funding has been allocated to Mayo County Council for the projects listed below. Two of the projects are being co-funded with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and this Department under the CLÁR scheme. This scheme is to facilitate minor repairs and safety works on small piers, and slipways in CLÁR...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: Under the Department's Coastal Protection Programme for 2006 total funding of €100,000 is approved for repairs to the causeway and bridge at Mulranny Beach. This project is being co-funded with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs under the CLÁR scheme with each Department contributing 37.5% and Mayo County providing the balance of 25%.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (6 Jul 2006)

John Browne: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to his question No 270 of 20th June 2006, in which I referred to the EU Commission's proposal to introduce a regulation designed to assist in the recovery of the stock of European eel (Anguilla anguilla). The EU regulation will require the preparation of management plans for the recovery of eels in river basin districts as defined under the EU Water...