Results 1,041-1,060 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: We did think of it but it was not viable.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: He will do a good job.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I outlined what we will do. Deputy Durkan was not listening.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: Does the Deputy have any proposals?
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: It would be a poor day when we had to copy Fine Gael policy.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: We do not have to imitate anything from Fine Gael.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: Why did the Deputy not listen to the policies when I outlined them?
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The Deputy is confused.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I have not heard Fine Gael put forward a single policy.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: Ah Jesus.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I am 25 years in politics and I never had to depend on Fine Gael for policy. I do not intend to start now.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: That is correct.
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: A Celtic Sea Herring Management Advisory Committee, comprising representatives of all the major players in the fishery, both the catching and processing sectors, is in place and makes recommendations in relation to the management of that fishery. The organisations represented on the Committee are the Killybegs Fishermens' Organisation, the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, the Irish South...
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The licensing of sea-fishing boats is governed by Part 3 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003. The position is that all Irish fishing vessels engaged in commercial fishing activities are required to be licensed under the Act and entered on the Irish and EU Fishing Boat Register. Accordingly, any fishing vessel, including those using lines and operating on a seasonal basis, must be licensed...
- Written Answers — Salmon Management: Salmon Management (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: While some â¬24.6m is provided for in the management and operation of the Central and regional fisheries boards in the Department's Vote in 2007, I am in the process of securing additional resources to enhance their protection and enforcement activities on foot of the significant changes being made to the salmon management regime. I expect details will be published in the revised estimates...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The strategy Steering a New Course, Strategy for a Restructured, Sustainable and Profitable Irish Seafood Industry 2007-2013, sets out a visionary road map towards achieving an Irish seafood sector that is sustainable, profitable, and most of all, truly competitive and market-focused. The strategy is based on a comprehensive report carried out by a review group made up of three eminent...
- Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: It is a requirement of EU law that 4 hours notice of intention to enter port be given by any Community vessel landing herring, mackerel, horse mackerel and certain other species subject to a recovery plan and this is reflected in the authorisations issued by the Department. A similar requirement under National law applies to certain others stocks where there are particular control demands. We...
- Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout Bye-Law No. 814, 2006, which came into operation on 1 January 2007, provides for an annual bag limit of 10 fish for 2007 and a season bag limit of 1 fish during the period 1 March to 12 May in those rivers open for salmon fishing this year including the River Feale. The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has reviewed the available...
- Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 168 together. I assume the Deputies are both referring to the set fishing periods specified for herring and certain other species. I refer the Deputies to my response to Parliamentary Questions No. 273 and 274 on Wednesday last, 7 February. As I stated in that response, the management arrangements in place for the herring fisheries have been...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority was established on the 1st January 2007 as provided for in the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 (No. 8 of 2006). The Authority is independent in the exercise of its functions. The principal functions of the Authority are to: secure efficient and effective enforcement of sea-fisheries law and food safety law; promote compliance with and...