Results 681-700 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Apr 2012)
John Browne: I am surprised at the Labour Party.
- Public Service Staff (24 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied with the management of retirements from the public sector that took place up to the end of February 2012; the number of retirements he expects between now and the end of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20261/12]
- Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (19 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will be seeking to ensure that all teachers' allowances are protected under the review of allowances for public servants; his views on whether all such allowance are considered part of teachers pay under the Croke Park agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19381/12]
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
John Browne: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Moynihan.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
John Browne: I welcome the Bill which gives us an opportunity to reflect on our membership of the EU. It is also important - whether one is on the "Yes" side or the "No" side - that we have a constructive debate on the issues relating to the treaty and also the position of this country within the EU. Fianna Fáil will support the Bill. We look forward to campaigning for a "Yes" vote. We have always...
- Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation remains eligible to enter short-term funding arrangements with the ECB and the reason an external financial institution, Bank of Ireland, was brought into the arrangement in respect of the 31 March promissory note payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19265/12]
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will accept an instalment offer of arrears of tax from a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [18231/12]
- Written Answers — European Globalisation Fund: European Globalisation Fund (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications that sought funding from the European globalisation fund; the amount of funding available to the scheme; the amount drawn down to date; and if he will make available to training companies the data base of the applicants to help with their case. [18230/12]
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an application for a higher education grant was not approved despite the fact that they met all the criteria in respect of a person (details supplied in County Wexford. [18229/12]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Payments: Social Welfare Payments (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 653: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [19091/12]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 1120: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will be made for sheep subsidy in respect of a person (details supplied) for years 2010 and 2011;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18563/12]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 1133: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will arrange all outstanding payments under the single farm payment and disadvantaged area scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18869/12]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 1137: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite payment of forestry premium to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18930/12]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 1138: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for rep scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [19092/12]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 1146: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when area aid will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [19322/12]
- Written Answers — Medical Reports: Medical Reports (18 Apr 2012)
John Browne: Question 1251: To ask the Minister for Health when a post mortem result will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [18233/12]
- Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)
John Browne: I am delighted to see the Minister, Deputy Hogan, in the House. Perhaps he will announce deferral of the household charge until September as many people up and down the country want.
- Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)
John Browne: No. Wexford was always to the forefront. I was not involved in any public meetings, as the Minister is very much aware.
- Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)
John Browne: There are many dissatisfied people in Wexford. To get back to the issue of the Mahon tribunal report-----
- Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)
John Browne: -----which is more important, I welcome the report of the Mahon tribunal. Fifteen years is a long time to wait for that report, with a cost of â¬300 million. Some people I met in recent days wondered about the costs of the tribunal and were critical of the high amount of moneys paid to judges and barristers, but that was the position at the time. During my time as a Member, and the...