Results 601-620 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Written Answers — Salmon Management: Salmon Management (30 May 2006)
John Browne: I established the Independent Group to examine the implications for the commercial sector in 2007 and beyond arising from alignment of the management of the Irish wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice for 2007. The group will make recommendations on the options available to address any financial hardship arising for individuals involved in commercial salmon fishing from the course of...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)
John Browne: As I outlined to the Deputy in response to his question No. 274 on 28 February 2006, an indicative budget of â¬30.47 million in total was originally identified for the Tourism and Recreational Angling Measure (TRAM) of which â¬21.58m was allocated under the Border, Midland and Western Operational Programme of the National Development Plan (2000-2006). The launch of the measure was delayed...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)
John Browne: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the conservation, protection, management and development of the inland fisheries resource rests with the Central and regional fisheries boards. The fisheries boards devote considerable effort and resources to the promotion of angling and, in collaboration with the tourist authorities, to angling tourism. The Central Fisheries Board is...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The European Regulation to establish the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) was discussed at last week's EU Fisheries Council but agreement was not reached. I understand that the proposal will be considered again by the Council in the early autumn. There was broad support for many of very many of the actions provided for in the proposal and I am satisfied that the new legislative framework will...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The Bass (Conservation of Stocks) Order, in place since 1990, prohibits the commercial fishing of sea bass by Irish sea fishing boats. The domestic conservation measures for sea bass are kept under review on an annual basis, in light of scientific assessments by the Central Fisheries Board and the Marine Institute of the state of sea bass stocks as well as assessments of the impact of...
- Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (30 May 2006)
John Browne: Coastal erosion is a widespread process at locations right around the coastline and this Department in association with maritime Local Authorities monitors the process generally. Of the 5,800km of coastline in the Republic, some 3,000km comprises "soft coastline" consisting of sandy beaches, sand dunes and clay cliffs. Erosion rates around the coast range from 0 at stable locations to a...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 May 2006)
John Browne: As the Deputy is aware, I announced on 24th March 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 have also reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fully align with the...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The funding available to the Department under the Port Infrastructure Improvement Programme of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 is directed at projects that improve infrastructure and facilities (including ice plants, landing and storage facilities) at key strategic fishery harbours and the construction and improvement of berthage and related facilities at smaller harbours and landing...
- Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Modernisation: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (30 May 2006)
John Browne: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the â¬3.849 billion allocation under the proposed European Fisheries Fund (EFF) for the period 2007-2013. This is in fact the total allocation for the EFF, for all measures and for all 25 Member States, for the period in question, and does not relate to any individual proposal under the ambit of the Fund. The increased cost of fuel to fishing vessels...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006 was enacted on 4 April 2006. Following the enactment I introduced secondary legislation, as provided for in the Act, to bring into force EU and national control and conservation measures. I have also put in place arrangements, as provided for in the Act, for quota management and the granting of authorisations to fish for certain fish...
- Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (30 May 2006)
John Browne: I have no statutory function in relation to this matter. It is an operational issue for the Board and Management of An Post. The table outlines the information requested with regard to the closure and downgrading of post offices in the past four years. Post Office Closures and Conversions in the past four years County Office Closures Conversions to Agents Agent Closures Carlow 1 2...
- Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The position in relation to the Lost at Sea Scheme was outlined in previous replies to questions, most recently, Question No. 86 on 21 February 2006. The Department was informed by the Ombudsman in February 2006 that she has decided to proceed to a formal investigation of a complaint made to her Office by a person whose application was refused under the Scheme and that a statement of...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)
John Browne: There was a wide-ranging and constructive discussion on a variety of issues of importance to the sector at the recent meeting with representatives of the Irish fishing industry. The discussion focused on current difficulties facing the industry covering quota allocations, fuel prices and declining fish stocks. There was a very good discussion on possible steps that might be taken to alleviate...
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The statement Ireland made to the Council setting down its position on the Fisheries agreement in relation to the Western Sahara situation is as follows. Ireland supports the conclusion of the Fisheries partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco on the basis that it does not prejudice the long-standing position of the EU on the status of the Western...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 May 2006)
John Browne: Arising from my undertaking to follow the recommendations of the Standing Scientific Committee of the National Salmon Commission to fully align the management of the fishery with their scientific advice for 2007, I established the Independent Group, to which the Deputy refers, to examine the implications for the commercial sector in 2007 and beyond. The Group will make recommendations on the...
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The matter in question comes under the remit of the Licensing Authority for Sea-Fishing Boats established under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003 (Number 21 of 2003). The Licensing Authority has informed me that the case is under consideration. I undertake to revert to the Deputy when subsequent information comes to hand.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (30 May 2006)
John Browne: Negotiations on this proposal concluded at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels on 22 May 2006 and Ireland voted for the proposal. Under the terms of the Regulation, Ireland was allocated 2,500 tonnes of pelagic fish per annum. Ireland has been a firm supporter of the right to self-determination of the people of the Western Sahara, and the Government remains firmly committed to...
- Courts (Register of Sentences) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)
John Browne: That is a terrible attack.
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (31 May 2006)
John Browne: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the protection and conservation of Inland Fisheries is a matter for the regional fisheries boards. I am aware through the Western Regional Fisheries Board and the Central Fisheries Board that an alien plant species known as Lagarosiphon major or Curly Water Weed, referred to by the Deputy, has been identified in Lough Corrib. I am advised...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Jun 2006)
John Browne: Blackwater Pier is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. In January 2006 Kerry County Council submitted a proposal to the Department for a preliminary study at Blackwater Pier. There is no funding available for Blackwater Pier in 2006. The question of providing funding in 2007 will be considered in...