Results 621-640 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Jun 2006)

John Browne: Primary responsibility for the management of canals rests with Waterways Ireland, which is a North/South Implementation Body established under the British-Irish Agreement Acts, and operates under the aegis of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Enforcement of regulations for the protection and conservation of fish stocks rests with the Regional Fisheries Boards and I...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Jun 2006)

John Browne: In November 2000 KPMG Consulting undertook a comprehensive technical and socio-economic 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 — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (8 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The Licensing Authority established under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003 has informed me that an application for a sea-fishing boat licence in respect of a vessel and a proposal to use the capacity of the "Atlantis" as replacement capacity for the purpose of licensing this vessel was received by him on 5 April 2006 and a licence offer for the vessel was issued on 26 April 2006. The...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (8 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The application referred to is currently being reviewed by Department officials who have had discussions with the applicant. Any decision will take into account existing leasing arrangements with the applicant, public procurement guidelines and what is in the best interest for the development of the Fishery Harbour Centre.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (13 Jun 2006)

John Browne: As I outlined in my reply to Question No. 274 of 28 February 2006, the expenditure incurred under the Tourism and Recreational Angling Measure (TRAM) of the National Development Plan (2000-2006) to the end of 2002 was €504,025 for the BMW region. There was no expenditure in 2003, 2004 or 2005 and no expenditure has been provided for the measure in the Department's budget for 2006. The mid...

Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (13 Jun 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 — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (13 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The Department has no record of a foreshore licence application in respect of this proposal.

Employment Permits Bill 2005: From the Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, who apologises for his absence today on amendment No. 1 indicated his intention to propose an enabling provision to the Bill to allow the Government's decision on whether to grant labour market access to nationals of Bulgaria and Romania on their accession to the European Union to be implemented by ministerial order. Amendment...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: From the Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: We can agree to that.

Employment Permits Bill 2005: From the Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: At the meeting of the European Council in May the EU Ministers, as the Deputy is aware, deferred the decision until the autumn, to see whether Bulgaria and Romania were prepared for membership. They will review the situation at that point to determine if they will be worthy of entry on 31 January 2007. If the assessment is negative it will be put back to January 2008 but I hope they will be...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: From the Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The permit is now granted to the employee, not to the employer.

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: Details of funding provided by the Department to Wexford under the Coastal Protection Programmes from 2000-2006 are set out in the following table. In addition to the projects approved for funding in 2006 Wexford County Council submitted proposals for the Warren Middle, Burrow and Kilmore. Unfortunately there was no funding available for these projects in 2006. Coast Protection Projects...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: Duncannon Pier is owned by Wexford County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. In 2003 Wexford County Council submitted a proposal to the Department for an extension of the existing pier, dredging and reclamation works and the provision of ancillary services at an estimated cost of €2.5 million. There has been no...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The Department is aware of the situation regarding this development and that the works carried out are not in compliance with the leases granted in September 2003. The Department has instructed the developer in question, under section 12 of the Foreshore Acts 1932 — 2005, to remove all works from the foreshore and to restore the area to its former condition. To date this instruction has not...

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: I move amendment No. 1: In page 10, between lines 36 and 37, to insert the following: "(3) Where the Executive makes an application pursuant to subsection (2)(c) (i) at least 28 days' notice shall be given to the patient in question and/or, as appropriate, to the patient in question's next of kin, and (ii) the patient in question and/or, as appropriate, the patient in question's next of kin,...

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Jun 2006)

John Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 13, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(9) Any Fund established under subsection (1) shall be so established for an initial period of 3 years only. (10) After the expiration of 3 years from the establishment of any Fund under subsection (1), the Minister shall make a determination as to whether the Fund should continue in existence." This...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Industry: Aquaculture Industry (15 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The Recommendation concerning farmed fish adopted by the Standing Committee of the European Convention for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes was adopted at the Council of Europe on 5 December 2005 and came into force on 5 June 2006. The Recommendation is general in nature and is due to be completed by detailed, technical appendices. We have not yet received notification of...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Industry: Aquaculture Industry (15 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The application was received in November 2004 and was assessed in the normal way. It was decided that, pending the resolution of compliance issues relating to density, configuration and maintenance of existing licensed areas within the harbour, the application could not be progressed further. In January 2005 the applicant was advised that until the situation at Ardgroom had been resolved his...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (15 Jun 2006)

John Browne: Doonbeg Pier is owned by Clare County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance and development rests with the local authority in the first instance. The Department, on behalf of the County Council, is currently undertaking a study to evaluate options for the development of Doonbeg Pier. The report is substantially complete and will be available in the near future. Initial...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (15 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The information sought by the Deputy is being compiled and will be transmitted directly to him at an early date.