Results 1,201-1,220 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: Following the publication of the report of the Seafood Strategy Review Group, Steering a New Course, a strategy for a restructured, sustainable and profitable Irish Seafood Industry 2007-13, I established the Seafood Strategy Implementation Group (SSIG) to oversee that the strategy recommendations are implemented in a coordinated and cohesive manner. Chaired by Dr. Noel Cawley, and consisting...
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: I assume the Deputy is referring to fishing vessels licensed under the scheme for the licensing and registration of unlicensed and unregistered pot-fishing boats in the Irish inshore fleet, which was announced in 2003. Among the conditions of the scheme which was drawn up with the approval of the EU Commission, were that licences granted under this scheme will allow the licensees to fish only...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the management, conservation, protection and development of inland fisheries stocks rests with the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards. A considerable proportion of fisheries boards' resources and the time of personnel is devoted to protection of fish stocks. Recently I introduced, on the advice of the fisheries boards, the Conservation...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: Officials of the Department are in discussion with the relevant officials in the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs about arrangements for the management of the community support scheme. Details are being finalised at present with a view to the publication of details of that scheme in the coming weeks.
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: The status of salmon stocks in Ireland and elsewhere is well documented and it is evident that these have declined in the years since an historic high in the mid-seventies. Reflecting these trends, conservation measures have been introduced progressively over the past decade. However, the 2006 report of the Standing Scientific Committee confirms that despite recent reduced exploitation, many...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: Following a lengthy public consultation process in 2004 on development options for Dunmore East Harbour, a planning application for a harbour development, together with an environmental impact statement, were prepared and submitted to Waterford County Council. Planning permission for the development of the Fishery Harbour Centre was received in late 2005. The cost of providing the new...
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: There are two aspects to this matter which need to be considered separately. The first is the urgent need to enable the RNLI to launch their boat on a 24 hour basis. As a matter of public safety this has always been and continues to be given the highest priority by the Department. For this reason the Department issued a permit to Donegal County Council last December for the specific purpose...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: The premises referred to has been occupied since 1995 by the current occupant under a caretaker's agreement. It was envisaged that ultimately a lease would be put in place for this premises but this has been delayed by problems reaching agreement on rent. The Department sought an updated valuation in 2000 in view of the length of time that had elapsed since the premises were first occupied...
- Written Answers — Coastal Zone Management: Coastal Zone Management (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 559, 560 and 561 together. The Department's Statement of Strategy 2005-2007 indicates that procedures will be developed for enhanced coordination and cooperation between public bodies on management of the coastal zone. This is in response to the increasing demands and pressures on coastal areas and their resources, and the fact that a wide range of public...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: A lease application under the Foreshore Act, 1933, has been received for a windfarm in Dundalk Bay. The Department's specialist advisors have recently satisfied themselves that the application and Environmental Impact Statement are sufficiently detailed to allow the application to proceed to the public consultation phase of the process. The details of the public consultation, to commence in...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Apr 2007)
John Browne: The Salmon Hardship Scheme is designed to provide some measure of relief to salmon fishermen arising from the loss of the income that they enjoyed in the recent past. I understand that neither of the individuals concerned is in that category and they are, therefore, not eligible for inclusion. There is an independent appeals mechanism under the scheme and it is a matter for the individuals...
- Written Answers — Salmon Hardship Scheme: Salmon Hardship Scheme (25 Apr 2007)
John Browne: The Salmon Hardship Scheme, which was published earlier this year, is intended to provide a measure of relief to each individual fisherman in line with the level of hardship likely to be experienced based on the recent catch history of commercial fishing licence holders. Payments under the hardship scheme are available to all those who held a commercial salmon fishing licence in 2006. The...
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (26 Apr 2007)
John Browne: The function of the Licensing Authority for sea-fishing boats was transferred under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003 to the Registrar General of Fishing Boats. The Act provides that the Licensing Authority is independent in the exercise of its functions under the Act, subject to the law for the time being in force and policy directives in relation to sea-fishing boat licensing. The...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Apr 2007)
John Browne: The decommissioning of fishing vessels schemes are implemented by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and I am advised that the person referred to has been advised by BIM in relation to the position of his application for a decommissioning grant for his vessel. The person referred to applied to BIM on 23rd October 2005 to decommission his vessel under the "Scheme to permanently withdraw capacity from...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (26 Apr 2007)
John Browne: Garnish Pier is owned by Cork County Council and responsibility for its maintenance, repair and upkeep rests with the Local Authority in the first instance. In 2006, the Department allocated funding of â¬217,500 which represented 75% of the total project cost of â¬290,000. The allocation was for Phase 2 of the development which involved raising the height of the pier and adjoining wave...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (26 Apr 2007)
John Browne: Ballycotton Pier is owned by Cork County Council and responsibility for its maintenance, repair and upkeep rests with the Local Authority in the first instance. In 2006, the Department allocated funding of â¬375,000 which represented 75% of the total project cost of â¬500,000. The allocation was for part of Phase 1 of the development involving sheet piling to the pier. I have recently...
- Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)
John Browne: I congratulate Deputy Howlin. During my 25 years in Wexford politics, sparring with Deputy Howlin, I have always found him to be decent and honourable. I have no doubt that he will carry out his duties in a fair and impartial manner.
- Animal Feedstuffs. (16 Oct 2007)
John Browne: I thank Deputy Bannon for raising this issue. I presume it has a lot to do with the fact that pig producers will be in Dublin tomorrow.
- Animal Feedstuffs. (16 Oct 2007)
John Browne: Many from my own county will be coming also. I hope to meet them for a chat.
- Animal Feedstuffs. (16 Oct 2007)
John Browne: I reassure Deputies that the viability of animal production in Ireland does not rest solely on the speed with which the European Food Safety Authority, EFSA, assesses applications from biotechnology companies to place on the EU market feed materials derived from genetically modified crops. We are fortunate to have so much animal feed coming from our green fields. Over 80% of ruminant...