Results 681-700 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The former Minister, Deputy Fahey, made a commitment to Ros a'MhÃl and the development is under way. The senior Minister and I intend to see it through to the end. The Deputy should have no concerns. The first phase will be completed next spring and when we return following the election, we will complete the project.
- Electricity Sector. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Is the Deputy going on holidays?
- Electricity Sector. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Down to Wexford.
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The fishing vessel decommissioning scheme, the most extensive ever announced by the Government was originally launched in October 2005 and provides up to â¬45 million in funding to remove up to 25% of the older, larger and more active vessels in the whitefish sector and also remove excess capacity in the scallop fleet. To date, twenty-one whitefish vessels and nine scallop vessels and have...
- Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: On 21 January 2006, the Council of the European Union adopted a Regulation imposing anti-dumping measures in the form of a Minimum Import Price of EUR 2.80 per kilogram for imports of farmed salmon (whole fish, fresh, chilled or frozen) from Norway to the EU. The Norwegian government decided on 21st February 2006 to file a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in respect of the...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I announced last March that I had decided to adopt the recommendations made to me by the National Salmon Commission (NSC) in relation to the total allowable salmon catch for 2006. At the same time I also reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fully align with the scientific advice provided on the management of the wild salmon fishery by 2007. Arising from my undertaking to follow the...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Industry: Fisheries Industry (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) maintains a comprehensive set of annual data on aquaculture production, domestic seafood sales, seafood exports and imports. A census of employment in all seafood processing and marketing companies generated comprehensive data on this sector for the years 2000 and 2005. A specific database is maintained on all client companies in this sector on which data, including...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is the responsible authority for the administration of de minimis aid for the fisheries sector in Ireland. Currently the Commission Regulation on de minimis aid to the agriculture and fisheries sectors, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004, allows Member States to make grant aid payments up to a maximum of â¬3,000 per individual in any period of 3 years without...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Under the Small Fishery Harbours Programme 2006 â¬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. â¬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 â¬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 â "Coastal Zone Management â 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,...