Results 661-680 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (28 Jun 2006)
John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 166 together. The Department is obliged, under the terms of Department of Finance sanction, to accept nothing less than the valuation determined by the Valuation Office in respect of structures such as this. A revised proposal, however, has been received from the Local Authority involving a scaling down of the project. The Department wrote to the Local...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (28 Jun 2006)
John Browne: An Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is the responsible authority for the administration of the scheme to permanently withdraw capacity from the whitefish and shellfish fleets which commenced in early October 2005. BIM has provided the following information in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy. It has confirmed that all premia have been paid in relation to the fishing boats the William...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (29 Jun 2006)
John Browne: In the case of the application relating to Dunmore East, observations have been received from the Department's expert advisers, and the applicant has been given sanction to proceed to the public notice stage of the process. This will give interested parties an opportunity to give their observations on the proposal to the Department. Expert reports are awaited in respect of the Ardmore and...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (29 Jun 2006)
John Browne: At present there is substantial non-compliance by existing operators in respect of a range of issues all of which impact on the efficient and effective use of the harbour generally for aquaculture. Pending a satisfactory resolution of the compliance issues it is considered that the site proposed by the applicant will add to the dangers presented to navigation in the harbour. As the Deputy has...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (29 Jun 2006)
John Browne: Dungarvan Harbour is owned by Waterford County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. My Department has not, to date, received any proposals from Waterford County Council in relation to the dredging of Dungarvan Harbour. The financial envelope including funding requirements for the Fishery Harbour Measure under the NDP...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I have no plans to provide compensation for commercial salmon fishermen arising from necessary reductions in total allowable catch in 2006 that are required to sustain and rebuild salmon stocks. The reduction in quotas for the North Western Regional Fisheries Board's districts referred to by the Deputy was recommended by the National Salmon Commission (NSC) and the National Fisheries...
- Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The Port Company made an application to the Department on 5 April 2005 for permission under the Foreshore Acts to reclaim 0.9 hectares of a small harbour at West Quay, Foynes, to facilitate the temporary storage of containers. Consultants acting for the Port Company subsequently withdrew this application. No reason was given for this decision, and no indication has been given by the Port...
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The Department is responsible under the Foreshore Acts 1933-2005 for the granting of leases, licences and permissions to occupy or use the foreshore. All applications for authorisation under the Foreshore Acts are examined carefully by the Coastal Zone Management Division (CZMD) of the Department, in conjunction with its internal and external expert advisors. These advisers include the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I am informed by the Central Fisheries Board that the Chief Executive Officer claimed â¬10,736.12 in respect of expenses incurred for the year 2005. The members of the board claimed â¬26,802.61 in the same period.
- Written Answers — Common Fisheries Policy: Common Fisheries Policy (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006 was enacted on the 4th of April 2006. It provides for dissuasive and effective penalties for infringements of fisheries law as required under the Common Fisheries Policy. During the passage of the Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas the principle of infringements was discussed at length. At that time the Attorney General advised me...
- Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: In recent years monitoring of both wild and farmed fish stocks has shown an increase in the level of sea lice infestation. There are a number of factors that may have contributed to this increase. They include increased winter sea temperatures, the impact of fish health on treatment efficacy and following strategies. In the case of licensed fish farms a national monitoring and control...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I propose to take Question Nos. 353 to 355, inclusive, together. Under the Voisinage Agreement, an international agreement between Ireland and the UK in respect of Irish and Northern Ireland waters, access to the mussel seed fishery is on an All Island basis. Under this agreement, it is required that UK registered vessels licensed by the Northern Ireland authorities to operate in this...
- Broadcasting Sector. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: We will get even more exposure.
- Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The new seafood strategy group that I announced in Killybegs last week will develop a comprehensive, integrated, market-led vision for the future of the Irish seafood sector. It is based on a strategy that is centred on innovation, product development and value maximisation for our coastal communities and sustainable management of our marine resources and ecosystems. This strategy will also...
- Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Two months ago the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, and I met in Dublin the industry liaison group, which is representative of all the fisheries organisations, processors and exporters. The suggestion came from them that we would create a totally independent group to look at the fishing industry in terms of quota reductions, the number of fishermen, the need for research and development and the...
- Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Mr. Cawley agreed to take the job on the basis that it would be a totally independent review. The eminent group which we set up agreed to consult widely with the industry and to have a number of regular meetings with the industry as it progresses through to the final vision. It is also important to maintain the group's independence. The fisheries organisations sought an independent group,...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: In 2000, the Department commissioned O'Hare and Associates to carry out an assessment of the capability of the existing infrastructure and onshore facilities at Ros a'MhÃl fishery harbour centre to service safely and efficiently the existing and future requirements of the fishing industry and other potential sources of commercial traffic. The thrust of the report recommended a phased...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The dredging is complete and representatives of my Department and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs are carrying out a detailed analysis of the need for a dedicated passenger ferry terminal and the building of a number of pontoon berths required. The next stage is the completion of phase 1 through the installation of the pontoon berths and I hope planning permission...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: A number of stages were agreed and the next phase is the installation of the pontoon berths. As soon as planning permission is granted, that project will go to tender and a contract will be awarded in the autumn or earlier, if the permission comes through quickly. The work will be completed by next spring. Phase 2 is the provision of the deep water quay, which will be built after the pontoon...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I am not in the business of making promises. If planning permission is granted to provide the pontoon berths, the contract will be awarded in the autumn and completed by spring 2007. I have visited a number of ports in recent weeks. I intend to visit Ros-a-MhÃl in the next two or three weeks and I will have discussions while I am there. Phases 1 and 2 have been agreed. Phase 1 is about to be...