Results 2,261-2,280 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Mining Leases. (22 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I thank Senator O'Meara for raising the issue. As she said, I previously dealt with this important subject in the House on 9 April. It may be useful to summarise the main issues covered at the time. Silvermines has a long history of mining, spanning more than 1,000 years. While mining was economically beneficial to the locality, it has left its mark on the environment, including old spoil...

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Mining Leases. (22 Oct 2003)

John Browne: We have had, and continue to have, discussions with the county manager of North Tipperary County Council and we are having further discussions with the company. We will have to draft legislation as there is no legislation drafted yet. We will be looking at the road map. It seems that legislation will be required. We are awaiting clarification.

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Mining Leases. (22 Oct 2003)

John Browne: We are looking for it. The Seanad adjourned at 7.40 p.m. until 10.30a.m. on Thursday, 23 October 2003.

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I welcome the invitation to address the Seanad on the subject of aquaculture. I wish to avail of the opportunity to advise the House of the current state of the industry, its prospects for the years ahead and the action required if we are to ensure that its potential for further sustainable growth and development is to be achieved. Aquaculture worldwide has undergone considerable expansion...

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I thank Senators for their contributions, which reflect the interest in the subject and the concerns that have arisen in light of some of the recent reports on the industry. I have taken note of the serious concerns raised which will be dealt with in the Department. Senator Finucane suggested that in a time of changing market conditions there may be a temptation to take short cuts. There...

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: Amendment No. 1 to section 2 is a consequential amendment arising out of additional provisions in the Bill. Amendment No. 2 amends section 3 of the 1998 Act through the insertion of definitions relating to the supplementary fund.

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: Under amendment No. 6, section (4), as published, amends subsections (1) and (2) of the 1988 Act to reflect an increase of approximately 50% in limits of aggregate compensation payable by the 1992 fund. This amendment provides for further amendment of section 21 to include the arrangements related to the supplementary fund. The new subsection (3) provides the supplementary fund becomes liable...

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: That is due to a special arrangement Denmark has had since it joined the EU. It has a special concession.

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: We can find that out for the Senator. It was an arrangement that was agreed when Denmark joined the EU and it has managed to exclude itself from the fund ever since. I will find the reason for that for the Senator.

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: We will find out the details for the Senator.

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: In relation to the Kowloon Bridge incident, that case is progressing through the courts. That incident occurred prior to the supplementary fund being set up and, therefore, those concerned cannot seek payment through that fund. In response to Senator Kenneally's question, the current director is a Swede and he is appointed by the assembly. Amendment agreed to. Section 2, as amended, agreed...

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: This amendment corrects a printing error in section 4, as published. Amendment agreed to. Government amendment No. 6: In page 4, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following new subsection: "(2) Section 21 of the Act of 1988 is further amended by substituting the following for subsections (3) to (5): '(3) Where the Fund incurs a liability under this Act and the amount specified in...

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: Section 5 of the Bill as published provides for increased limits for the 1992 fund and they come into operation on 1 November 2003. The amendment provides for inclusion of commencement provisions relating to the supplementary fund.

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: Yes. Amendment agreed to. Section 5, as amended, agreed to. TITLE. Government amendment No. 12: In page 3, line 17, after "1992", to insert "TO GIVE EFFECT TO THE PROTOCOL OF 2003 TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE 1992, DONE AT LONDON ON 16 MAY 2003,". Amendment agreed to. Government amendment No. 13: In...

Seanad: Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I thank the Opposition spokespersons and the Fianna Fáil spokesperson for their co-operation in ensuring that the Bill goes through the House very quickly. On the issue raised by Senator Finucane, the Bill was drafted in January 2003 and the protocol was adopted in May 2003. The protocol was obviously related to the Bill, which is why the changes then had to be made. We appreciate the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Occupational Pension Schemes. (9 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I thank Senator Terry for raising this issue and apologise for the absence of the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Coughlan. The Department of Social and Family Affairs has responsibility for the implementation of the Pensions Act 1990 which regulates occupational pension schemes and provides for equal treatment of men and women under occupational benefit schemes. It also...

Seanad: Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

John Browne: Molaim don Teach na leasaithe a rinne Dáil Éireann don Bille. I commend for the approval of the House the 37 amendments made to the Bill by the Dáil. The primary purposes of the legislation are to enable Ireland to give effect to an important United Nations agreement, protect vulnerable and valuable fish stocks and substantially reform sea fishing boat licensing with the establishment of...

Seanad: Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

John Browne: I thank Senators on all sides of the House for their support. We first discussed the Bill in the House last December and a number of amendments were tabled. There was a major debate on Committee Stage when Opposition spokespersons, Deputies Broughan, Ryan and Coveney, tabled a number of amendments which were accepted. On the issues raised by Senator Kenneally, we cannot have things every way....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Swimming Pool Projects. (24 Jun 2003)

John Browne: I hope the Senator has declared it.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Swimming Pool Projects. (24 Jun 2003)

John Browne: I thank Senator Bannon for raising this matter and for affording me the opportunity to outline the current position on the application for funding towards the provision of a new local authority swimming pool in Longford town. The aim of the local authority swimming pool programme, which is administered by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, is to assist local authorities in the...