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Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Is there any possibility of the Indecon report on offshore licensing terms being available before the general election? I do not think it will be incorporated in the Finance Bill. When will the Stardust Victims and Relatives Committee be given a response from the Taoiseach on the substantive——

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: It is my only chance to talk to the Taoiseach on the substantive issue.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: On the substantive issue, will a response be given in the next few days?

Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Members of the committee will be outside the gate again tomorrow.

Health Service Reform: Motion (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Hear, hear.

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: "PART 2 Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission & Advisory Forum 4.—(1) The Act of 1952 is amended in the Third Schedule by the deletion of paragraph 6(1) and the insertion of the following: "6. (1) (a) One senior and one junior member shall be elected by stakeholders in each jurisdiction for a...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I wanted to try to ventilate as many of the amendments as possible. I wanted to ask the Minister of State about that Oireachtas committee, which should be helpful to Members of the 30th Dáil, hopefully most of us. What is the plan in that respect? Has the Taoiseach given any indication that the business such as tonight's could continue to be monitored, as regards this very important...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Will it sit in the lifetime of this Dáil?

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 5: In page 6, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "(2) In granting licences the Commission must recognise existing and historic rights of tenure for current long-standing operators on Lough Foyle. The allocation of such licences on Lough Foyle should follow precedent established at Wexford Harbour.". In respect of aquaculture licences, the amendment seeks to...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister of State referred to the proposed new section 53B, which relates to Carlingford Lough and the southern side of Lough Foyle, which is in Northern Ireland. Is there not a discrepancy between the licences, in the sense that the operators on the Southern side of Lough Foyle are being treated differently to the operators on the Northern side of the lough and the operators on both...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 5: In page 6, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "(2) In granting licences the Commission must recognise existing and historic rights of tenure for current long-standing operators on Lough Foyle. The allocation of such licences on Lough Foyle should follow the precedent established at Wexford Harbour.".

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I support the amendments. Deputy Perry correctly raised the rights of people who have been involved in the oyster fishery in particular and seeks to ensure that their historical entitlements are recognised. As Deputy Keaveney said, the rights of all the stakeholders should have a place in the implementation plan. It appears we must wait for that plan. The Minister does not seem to be of...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 9: In page 7, line 14, to delete "may" and substitute "shall". This relates to subsection (2) of section 53B of the 1952 Act which states: Without prejudice to any other provision of this Part, regulations under subsection (1)(a) may contain provisions similar to the provisions of Directive 85/337/EEC and may, in particular, require the Commission, when considering...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: In the context of the Minister of State's response, I will withdraw the amendment.

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 16, line 50, after "available" to insert "electronically and". I note that as in the case of amendment No. 9 the Minister has inserted the words, "where practicable". We are becoming used to doing our business by electronic means and it would be good to be able to see the register on-line, just like other registers and the planning lists. I would not put in...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 14: In page 17, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: "(2) Regulations under subsection (1) will provide that the level of fees to be charged shall be indexed to the general level of aquaculture and fisheries licensing fees in the Republic of Ireland.". This amendment is a plea to the Minister. These amendments refer to the concerns of stakeholders about the...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I thank officials for their assistance and the briefing they provided which informed this discussion. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, who, in his usual affable manner, completed the passage of the Bill through the House. I am also grateful to him and the Minister for accepting a number of Labour Party amendments. As Deputy Keaveney noted, this is an important Bill for people...

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the operation of the repayment of nursing home fees; the reason no timeframe was established with a company (details supplied) to keep all recipients informed as to when they could expect payment; if she has instigated a review of the operation of the scheme; if she has received many complaints from recipients...

Written Answers — Petroleum Plants: Petroleum Plants (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount paid to date to the Exchequer in respect of the sale of the Whitegate refinery and the Bantry storage terminal; the amount of the balance which remains outstanding; when he expects that this will be paid; if he is satisfied at the rate of payments; the other outstanding issues that remain to be...

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (6 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the future of the site of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [3463/07]