Results 821-840 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: Yes.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: The Opposition supported the establishment of the regulator.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: No way.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: We gave it to the people.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: Did the Deputy read the Green Paper that was published a few weeks ago?
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: We will be here for a long time.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: The Deputies opposite are not reading the polls.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: They are engaging in wishful thinking.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: We do not buy votes.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: The Deputy is not bad at it himself.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: That's the problem with Fine Gael. They do not know anything about the people.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: The Deputy is going well. We want to hear more from him.
- Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: The regulator is independent and Fine Gael supported us a few years ago.
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: The Deputy is aware that the Government adopted the key recommendations of the report by the Independent Group established to examine the implications of fully aligning the management of the wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice in 2007 and beyond. The central recommendation of this report is the creation of a hardship fund for those affected by the compulsory cessation of...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 to 222, inclusive, together. Under the Fisheries Acts primary responsibility for the allocation of salmon fishing licences is an operational matter for the relevant Regional Fisheries Boards. In 2002 a total of 883 drift-net licences were issued. In each of the years 2003 to 2005 (the latest year for which figures are available), 877, 848 and 877 licences...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: In the past 15 years the overall marine survival of wild salmon has declined. I am advised that survival of salmon at sea is influenced by many factors including changes in the marine environment itself, predation by marine mammals, seabirds and fish, parasites and diseases, competition for food, by-catch in non-directed other fisheries. It is not possible to completely disaggregate the...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: The Deputy is aware that the Government adopted the key recommendations of the report by the Independent Group established to examine the implications of fully aligning the management of the wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice in 2007 and beyond. The central recommendation of this report is the creation of a hardship fund for those affected by the compulsory cessation of...
- Seanad: Telecommunications Structures: Motion (8 Nov 2006)
John Browne: I thank Members for their contributions to the debate. I even include Senator McHugh's contribution regarding salmon. I am sure the House will return to that issue on another day. Mobile telecommunications services play a vital role in the social and economic development of Ireland. The deployment of advanced telecommunications infrastructure, including the latest generation of mobile...
- Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)
John Browne: He mentioned Tallaght 25 times.
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (9 Nov 2006)
John Browne: Responsibility for coast protection rests with the property owner whether it be a local authority or a private individual. In 2005 Kerry County Council submitted a proposal to the Department for coast protection works at Inch with an estimated cost of â¬2.5 million. There was no funding available under the Coast Protection Programme for this project in 2005 or 2006. The funding available...