Results 201-220 of 487 for long speaker:Pat Gallagher

Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (25 Jan 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The ban on the use of deep water gill nets is set down in the 2006 TAC and quota regulation. Under this regulation, EU fishing vessels may no longer deploy gill nets, entangling nets or trammel nets at a depth of greater than 200 m in certain areas, including waters to the north, west and south west of Ireland. The regulation also requires the removal of such nets from the specified areas by...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (25 Jan 2006)

Pat Gallagher: Fish habitats and stocks are under threat from a variety of adverse environmental and water quality pressures both at sea and in rivers and estuaries. These pressures, along with over-exploitation of stocks, pose a significant threat to the long-term sustainability of this natural resource. Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the protection, conservation and management of...

Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (25 Jan 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The ban on the use of deep water gill nets is set down in the 2006 total allowable catch, TAC, and quota regulation. Under this regulation, EU fishing vessels may no longer deploy gill nets, entangling nets or trammel nets at a depth of greater than 200 m in certain areas, including waters to the north, west and south west of Ireland. This includes parts of International Council for the...

Fisheries Protection. (25 Jan 2006)

Pat Gallagher: ...generations. If the Deputy was fully familiar with this issue, he would know the Irish and UK fishing industries have always supported technical conservation measures with a view to ensuring the long-term viability of the industry. I will raise this at every opportunity but I should not be labelled with responsibility for all of Europe because I am not the commissioner.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...to this office, I have maintained that given the reduction in quotas it is more essential than ever to manage the quotas available to us and to ensure that the catch can be landed over a prolonged period rather than having a rush to the line. We must sit down with the producers and processors in the industry to decide how best this can be achieved. We have been very successful with regard...

Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order 2005: Motion. (6 Dec 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...closely together. I will monitor developments there together with my colleague, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue. I received the report in February of last year. It is a long and detailed report and, given my other responsibilities, it took me some time to read it. The next step was to get the views of other Ministers, especially those who will deal with some...

Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order 2005: Motion. (6 Dec 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...fisheries resource, it was critical to identify and address in a comprehensive manner the issues that have detracted from the optimum operation and development of the sector and threatened the long-term sustainability of the resource. During the consultation undertaken as part of the review process, the consultants found that there was a unanimous view among various interests that the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (29 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...area VII and the 12 December in respect of area VI. I am also pursuing a scientific case at EU level to increase the EU effort allocation for the fishery off the north-west coast, in order to bring long-term stability to this important fishery.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...changes to that framework are designed to enhance its operational effectiveness. It is proposed that licence renewals may be granted for the continuance of well-run aquaculture operations of long standing, without the renewal in all cases having to be formally effected before the licences in question have expired. As the House will appreciate, it may not be possible in every case to have...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...conviction by the District Court for minor offences, subject to a fine not exceeding €5,000, which reflects the current limit of jurisdiction of the District Court. Section 28 maintains the long-standing status quo from 1978 on forfeitures by providing for forfeitures of fish and fishing gear as a statutory consequence of conviction on indictment, while section 29 simply reflects the...

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...of the legislative framework for sea fisheries is regarded by the Government as an integral part of its commitment to modernising structures and delivering sustainable sea fisheries to ensure long-term economically prosperous coastal communities. The €45 million scrappage scheme for the whitefish and shellfish sections of the Irish fleet, which the Government agreed last July,...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (16 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...strategy of developing a sustainable commercial and recreational salmon fishery through aligning catches on the scientific advice holds out the strong prospect of a recovery of stocks and of a long-term sustainable fishery for both sectors. The decision of the Council of Fisheries Ministers to ban drift netting for tuna did not amount to the ending of the tuna fishery. During a phase out...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (16 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...in connection with the preparation of its report, I made the point that the management of this natural resource is rarely a simple and straightforward matter. I also reiterated the Government's long held view that our wild salmon stock is a national asset, which must be conserved and protected, as well as being exploited as a resource by all on a shared and sustainable basis. I am pleased,...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (16 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...which bans the fishing for albacore tuna by means of drift net. The S.I. allows for the fishing of this stock by other legal means. In Ireland, this fishery is pursued by means of pair trawling and long lining. Ireland can authorise up to 50 boats to fish for albacore tuna each year. In 2005, Ireland has a quota of 5,723 tonnes. In 2005, there were 55 applications for an authorisation to...

Marine Rescue Service. (16 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Templates exist and it should not take too long to design a station house. If the process got that far, the Deputy would be reasonably satisfied.

Industrial Relations. (16 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...as it is the best avenue. It is not on the agenda at the moment but I would have no difficulty in trying to promote it in Europe. It may not solve the problem immediately but is essential in the long term. None of us in this House condones——

Seanad: Broadcasting Legislation. (9 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...in the UK market and on which platform such a service would be made available. At present some of RTE's services are available to the Irish abroad. In addition to being available in Ireland, RTE's long wave and medium wave radio services can be received in many parts of the UK. The voice of one Paschal Mooney who has raised the issue, was heard on RTE radio for many years. I have heard...

Industrial Relations. (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ..., the blueprint for the settlement of this dispute is the Labour Court recommendation. That is necessary to bring about the essential modernisation of the company, which is the best way of securing long-term sustainable jobs for An Post workers and ensuring the continuation of a high quality nationwide postal delivery and post office service. The earlier that the CWU recognises that, the...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (2 Nov 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...only allowed to fish in EU waters to the same degree, in terms of catch limits and fishing effort, as the withdrawn vessel was allowed. The withdrawal of this vessel also enabled Ireland to resolve long-standing engine power over-capacity in the pelagic segment.

Postal Services. (26 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...issues in An Post is to engage on the basis of the Labour Court recommendation. This is necessary to bring about the essential modernisation of the company which is the best way of securing long term sustainable jobs for An Post workers and ensuring the continuation of a high quality nationwide postal delivery and post office service. There is no doubt the decision by the CWU to take...