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Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

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

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I welcome the Bill and thank the Minister for introducing it. From this side of the House we will support the Minister in getting it passed as quickly as possible. Having spent some time in that Department particularly when the original Bill was introduced to divide the functions between the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Department of Agriculture,...

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

John Browne: No, it will only apply to the new ones. I would like him to clarify his views on new applications, which have been very contentious, particularly in bays and harbours also used by the general public. There has been a kind of "them and us" situation and we need to have some kind of consensus in the aquaculture industry. I am sure Mr. Richie Flynn has met the Minister since he came into...

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad] : Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I wish to ask the Minister a question that I meant to raise earlier. Will there be an appeals process? Will the Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board still be in existence?

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (6 Jul 2011)

John Browne: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the standing of the school transport agreements signed on the amalgamation of national schools, in view of recently announced changes in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19138/11]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

John Browne: The problem is we are tired of listening to the Deputy.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

John Browne: The Deputy has said nothing himself either.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I thank Deputy Smith for sharing his time with me. This is the second time in the past few weeks that I have got up to speak about the needs of children with special needs, particularly with regard to County Wexford. I note the Minister is not present, but I am happy to see the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Sherlock, here as, having listened to him over a number of years while he was on...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2011)

John Browne: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health the number of deaths over the past ten years following the whipple's procedure operation carried out at Dublin hospitals both public and private; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20126/11]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (14 Jul 2011)

John Browne: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the work he has carried out in respect of models of corporate governance within the civil and public service; and his plans regarding same. [20308/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Functions: Ministerial Functions (14 Jul 2011)

John Browne: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has identified any errors or omission in respect of the provisions of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011. [20307/11]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to comment on the legislation and to compliment Deputy Willie O'Dea on introducing the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011. As a result of the High Court ruling on JLCs, thousands of low-paid workers face cuts in their pay and conditions. Having reneged on its promise to tackle this situation immediately, the Government now maintains it will not...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jul 2011)

John Browne: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide a timeline for the introduction of fair trade legislation. [17629/11]

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

John Browne: I wish to share my time with Deputy Ó Cuív. I thank the Minister for bringing the debate to the House tonight. He told me during the week that he would try to have a debate here before we adjourned for the holidays and it is important we recognise that he has come forward here tonight and given us an opportunity to talk about CFP reform. I was Minister of State in the Department when then...

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

John Browne: Wait until I tell The Cope what the Deputy is saying.

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

John Browne: Good man, Éamon.

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (14 Sep 2011)

John Browne: I support the motion tabled by Deputy Michael Moynihan. It affords me an opportunity to say a few words on the CAP and the various areas of agriculture. Over the past year, farm incomes have increased reasonably. Farmers had a few bad years but they generally recognise that, over the past year, incomes have increased and that they are now in a better position than they were. Prices for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Sep 2011)

John Browne: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for lone parent allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [23898/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Sep 2011)

John Browne: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be granted a mortgage interest subsidy. [23900/11]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (14 Sep 2011)

John Browne: Question 978: To ask the Minister for Health when an application under the fair deal scheme will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be issued by the Health Service Executive. [23895/11]