Results 601-620 of 1,160 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:John Browne

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (3 Apr 2007)

John Browne: The Department has been in touch with Kerry County Council on this matter. The local authority is currently looking to reach agreement with landowners in the Glosha, Cromanee area that would see, as part of the Cromane Pier Programme, strengthening works being done on the embankment in question. Currently however, Kerry County Council is still awaiting full agreement from all the relevant...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (3 Apr 2007)

John Browne: Responsibility for maritime safety issues, including search and rescue and salvage responses in the marine environment rests with my colleague, the Minister for Transport. As such, any questions relating to further examinations of the sunken vessel Pére Charles is a matter for the Minister for Transport. However, I understand that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, 4 April between the...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (29 Mar 2007)

John Browne: I am advised that the funding allocated under the Tourism and Recreational Angling Measure of the National Development Plan (2000-2006) was curtailed on foot of a decision made during 2002 in the context of other budgetary priorities. A limited number of projects were approved for funding by the Tourism Product Selection Board and expenditure of €1,219,179 was incurred towards the end of...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: When the conditions attached to a foreshore lease are not complied with, it is standard procedure for the Department to contact the lessee with a view to ensuring compliance with the conditions of the lease. However, when a lessee refuses to comply with the terms of the relevant lease, the Department, acting in consultation with its legal advisors, will initiate appropriate legal proceedings...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: I accept fully the recommendations made in the 9th Interim Report of the Public Accounts Committee concerning the application of the principles underlying the Guidelines for the Appraisal and Management of Capital Expenditure Proposals in the Public Sector to capital projects undertaken by the State. However, the question concerns specifically the application of these principles to the...

Written Answers — Maritime Green Paper: Maritime Green Paper (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: The National Consultation on the EU Maritime Green Paper, which I launched on 31 January, concluded recently following a very successful National Conference. The National Conference on the 6th March brought together well over 100 stakeholders from across the various maritime sectors. There were a number of interesting and lively discussions and both Commissioner Borg and I were impressed by...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: Following the publication of the report Steering a New Course, a strategy for a restructured, sustainable and profitable Irish Seafood Industry 2007-13, I established the Seafood Strategy Implementation Group (SSIG) to oversee that the strategy recommendations are implemented in a coordinated and cohesive manner. Chaired by Dr. Noel Cawley, and consisting of representatives from the various...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: Annex III of Council regulation (EC) no. 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 specifies the landing and weighing procedures for herring, mackerel and horse mackerel in ICES zones I to VII. Responsibility for enforcing this regulation rests with the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) which was established as an independent authority on January 1st 2007. The Authority has autonomy as to how it...

Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: In the context of this question, I assume that the Deputy is referring to the fishing periods specified to Irish fishermen for the targeting of certain species such as mackerel and herring. Their exploitation is largely seasonal, reflecting the normal life cycle, availability and migratory habits of these species in our waters. I have addressed this issue on a number of occasions recently,...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: The Salmon Hardship Scheme of some €25 million which I published recently is intended to provide a measure of relief to individuals in line with the level of hardship likely to be experienced based on their recent catch history. Payments under the scheme are based on the average verifiable catch and on the average net income per salmon in the commercial fishery for the five years, 2001 to...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: Following police raids in autumn 2005 on fish factories in Scotland, the United Kingdom fisheries control authorities reported that over 41,000 tonnes of mackerel (worth at least €49 million in current prices) had been landed illegally into Scotland in unreported landings by large Irish trawlers over the 2001-2005 period. There were also large scale reported illegal landings by United...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: Under EU legislation, the importation of live fish for aquaculture purposes requires the certification of clearance from a fish health perspective for each consignment. It may also be noted that any aquaculture activity may only be carried out in the State under licence, which specifies the species which may be farmed. This framework is due to be strengthened shortly with the adoption of a...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has advised me that since its establishment in 1980 it has directly managed seven lakes out of the 1000 lakes in its Region as Brown Trout Fisheries, one of which is Lough Sheelin. These fisheries, which include some of Europe's most productive wild brown trout, have been managed on the best scientific advice available. The scientific advice has...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: The granting of permission for the construction of Offshore Windfarms is governed by the Foreshore Act 1933. The EU Directive 2003/35/EC on Public Participation/Access to Justice, commonly known as the Public Participation Directive will be implemented for the Foreshore licensing consent process. The Department's transposition of the Public Participation Directive will ensure that...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: The Shannon Fisheries Region (Prohibition of Angling with Rod and Line) Bye-law No. C.S.289, 2007 prohibits angling for all species of fish in a section of the Lower River Shannon from Plassy Bridge to Thomand Bridge during the period commencing 1 March to 30 September. This bye-law was introduced at the request of the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board which advises that wide scale illegal...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: There is a considerable body of legislation, both primary and secondary, relating to the illegal capture of fish from rivers. This legislation is in place to conserve and protect our inland fisheries stocks. Under the Fisheries Acts, the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards are primarily responsible for the management and protection of fisheries, including measures in relation to...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 357 and 358 together. Under the Fisheries Acts, the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards are primarily responsible for the management, conservation, protection, development and improvement of inland fisheries sector and I have been advised that they are actively targeting the threat that zebra mussels pose. Illegal introductions and the translocation of zebra...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: I would like to assure the Deputy that I am well aware of the concerns which traditional fishermen have raised in relation to mussel farms. Where disputes arise, every effort is made to encourage discussion to find an appropriate solution. With increased activity around our coast from fish farming and other activity it is important to support arrangements that balance the needs of all...

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Modernisation: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (27 Mar 2007)

John Browne: As you know the Government launched in January, the strategic report of the Seafood Strategy Review Group (SSRG) on the seafood industry, 'Steering A New Course'. The report, which took on board the views of fishermen, fish farmers, processors, marketers and other stakeholders, focuses on ten core themes and outlines specific actions to be taken in order to achieve a sustainable seafood...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (22 Mar 2007)

John Browne: Roscahill, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo is owned by Mayo County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development is a matter for the local authority in the first instance. The Department is currently preparing the 2007 Harbours & Coastal Infrastructure Programme and has received an application for funding from Mayo County Council for sea wall repair at Roscahill, Westport, Co....