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Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Jun 2011)

John Browne: I wish to share time with Deputy Fleming.

Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Jun 2011)

John Browne: I welcome the chance to say a few words on the Spent Convictions Bill 2011. As has been stated, a number of years ago the former Deputy Barry Andrews introduced the Bill to the House and unfortunately the Government of the time did not proceed along the lines we expected. The Bill got lost or was put on the shelf somewhere along the way. It was introduced today by our spokesperson Deputy...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2011)

John Browne: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an approval for tender documents submitted by a primary school (details supplied) in County Wexford will issue. [14916/11]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (9 Jun 2011)

John Browne: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a land transfer for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be approved by the Land Registry. [14915/11]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (21 Jun 2011)

John Browne: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance when a tax clearance certificate will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [16333/11]

Special Educational Needs (22 Jun 2011)

John Browne: I wish to share time with Deputy Mick Wallace.

Special Educational Needs (22 Jun 2011)

John Browne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise on the Adjournment the loss of six special needs assistant, SNA, posts at St. Senan's primary school, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, which will cause severe problems for the running of the autism centre there. The school has an autism unit with an open enrolment policy. The principal, Mr. Henry Goff, and his staff allow all children...

Written Answers — Teacher Training: Teacher Training (22 Jun 2011)

John Browne: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the professional development service for teachers support service is compensating the education centres in the country adequately for hosting and providing in-service for the programme; if he is satisfied that teachers are receiving a high standard of continuous professional development through the use of PDST; the evidence of...

Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jun 2011)

John Browne: I commend my party colleague Deputy McConalogue on presenting this Bill to the House, as it affords us the opportunity to highlight the importance of adoption and the continuing need to make progress on the wider issue of children's rights. Last year, adoption was very much to the forefront in respect of the concerns of prospective parents wishing to adopt from Vietnam. I had many...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2011)

John Browne: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food when a single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford [17344/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Jun 2011)

John Browne: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Health when a home care claim by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be approved [17345/11]

Common Agricultural Policy (29 Jun 2011)

John Browne: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the progress made to date in relation to reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. [17630/11]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I thank Deputy Niall Collins for sharing his time. The Bill gives us an opportunity to make some points about the boundary commission as well as commenting on the Minister's address. When it comes to the Presidential election, I am sure the Minister will have to support Avril Doyle in my constituency. I am making a play for her here.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Browne: Knowing the former Deputy, Avril Doyle, I am sure she is well able to fight her own cause. The Bill deals with the boundary commission, a reduction of funds for the OPresidential election, and holding by-elections within six months. I welcome the fact that in future by-elections will be held within six months of a vacancy arising. Previous Governments, including Fianna Fáil ones and...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Browne: It may be. The people of Wexford have loved me for 29 years. The Minister, Deputy Hogan, has been loved in Kilkenny too. The proposal to reduce the number of Members of this House is not wise . If the maximum reduction is made €3 million will be saved. If the maximum reduction is not made - I doubt that the commission will agree to the maximum reduction - the saving will be much less....

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I know that. I am sure the Government could have gotten around that issue by holding a referendum, if it so wanted to.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I may be one of a minority but I believe this House should continue to have 166 Members given the increase in population.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I ask that the Minister take another look at that proposal. The Government has broken many of the promises made by both parties prior to entering government, including on the reduction in the number of Members of this House and in relation to hospitals in Wexford and throughout the country. I would forgive-----

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I would forgive the Government breaking this promise and allowing the number of Members of this House to remain at 166.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

John Browne: In regard to Wexford hospital, the Minister, Deputy Howlin, other Oireachtas Members and I have all played our part in making sure it survived the test of time. We will continue to represent Wexford and parts of Kilkenny, Carlow and Wicklow. Long may that continue.