Results 2,141-2,160 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Organic Farming. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: That is around 1%. In 1994 it was 5,000 hectares. As I outlined in my reply, there is substantial grant aid for farmers to become actively involved in organic production but they have not availed of this. When I talk to organic farmers, they point out that they find it difficult to get consumers to pay the price they seek for the production of organic foods. The organic committee that...
- Organic Farming. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: Teagasc has identified advisers to work with farmers. It has also developed and delivered a number of organic courses for farmers and intends to expand in this area. In addition to the roll-out of organic education and advice, Teagasc is developing an organic beef research programme. It hopes to work closely with small producers and farmers who want to enter this area. Teagasc is very active...
- Grant Payments. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: The poor farmers in Wexford were left out again.
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: It is not clear at this stage what the planting outturn will be for 2005. Planting outturn is entirely dependent on demand. Most new planting is now carried out by farmers, and demand from farmers will dictate how many hectares are planted this year. Best estimates at this time are for a planting level of between 11,000 and 14,000 hectares. This year â¬124 million, the largest allocation in...
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: The rural development regulations are currently under discussion in Brussels. We must debate that and bring it to a conclusion.
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: The Minister and I are working closely to achieve the changes requiredââ
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: The process will be spread wider and it will be more difficult given the ten new member states in the EU.
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: We have set up a stakeholder's committee within and working closely with the Department and a number of strong representations have been made to Brussels. We have been working closely with local authorities throughout the country on planning guidelines. Some local authorities adopt a strong line on planning permission and others do not. Representations have been made by Deputies across the...
- Farm Household Incomes. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: They can do two jobs now.
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)
John Browne: I am sure the Deputy will find enough to say.
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)
John Browne: That was a long time ago.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Browne: I wish to share time with Deputies Brady and O'Connor.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Browne: I congratulate Deputy Catherine Murphy and wish her every success representing the people of Kildare North. The Government is opposed at this time to the introduction of a ban on fur farming. The Government considers fur farming to be a legitimate farming activity in this country, a view that is shared among the vast majority of member states of the European Union. While there is no specific...
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: Unlike the Deputy's Government.
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: It is because so many people are working.
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: Balderdash.
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: What about Wexford?
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: The Deputy is on a tour of the country.
- Animal Diseases. (2 Mar 2005)
John Browne: Johne's disease is widespread in other EU member states and indeed worldwide. It is a chronic infectious disease of cattle, which gives rise to gradual wasting and loss of condition. Most cattle are infected early in life and while adult animals can become infected, it is rare and they usually have other problems such as deficiencies with their immune system. The disease has been notifiable...
- Animal Diseases. (2 Mar 2005)
John Browne: The Department has introduced a number of initiatives. As I said, it has distributed two booklets, one for the farmer and one for the vet. We have also had a short-time strategy involving a training and information seminar for interested private veterinary practitioners, which took place in January last and was attended by 80 vets. It is intended to hold further seminars with Teagasc advisers...