Results 761-780 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Marine Industry (14 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Some fishermen have contacted me to ask when the proposals will be ready. I welcome the comments of the Minister that they will be ready within the coming weeks and thank him.
- Fisheries Regulations (14 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine in the context of having a level playing field in the implementation of EU law, the severe hardship forced upon Irish fishermen due to having no access at present for whitefish trawlers and gillnetters and only very limited access for prawn trawlers if he intends to proceed immediately to re-open the Irish sea demersal...
- Fisheries Regulations (14 Dec 2011)
John Browne: I thank the Minister for his reply, but I am sure he is aware that fishermen are concerned that other countries, notably the UK, are using completely different means of operating the cod recovery programme. That, in effect, means their fishermen are continuing to fish in the Irish Sea while Irish vessels are confined to port. They feel this is totally unfair. How can the Minister justify...
- Fisheries Regulations (14 Dec 2011)
John Browne: I wish the Minister well in his discussions over the next few days. While he is in Brussels, is he prepared to meet with the Irish fishery people to discuss this issue? I am sure he will have meetings with them to discuss the suggested cuts. They are concerned that the playing field is no longer level because of the way the British are now allowed to operate.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange to have a person (details supplied) in County Wexford given an appointment by Waterford general hospital as a matter of urgency. [39714/11]
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: I rise to support Deputy Moynihan's Private Members' motion. Last week's budget, as put forward by the Fine Gael-Labour Government, was a blatant attack on families in rural communities with proposals for the closure of 31 Garda stations, a hike in school bus costs and the reduction in teachers for small schools. Reductions in REPS, the disadvantaged areas scheme and the farm assist support...
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: I welcomed Deputy Twomey's announcement last week on Wexford local radio that he expected some type of grant aid to be made available.
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: I hope he does have the inside track and is right. I supported him when he made the announcement last week on South East Radio. The closure of Garda stations will devastate many rural communities, particularly in Wexford. I must remind Deputy Twomey that two stations are earmarked for closure in Wexford, one in Baldwinstown which is near where he lives and where I am sure he gets many more...
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: I note the two Garda stations in Rosslare will be kept open but the one in Baldwinstown will be closed. The people in Baldwinstown, Rathangan and Kilmore are annoyed with the Labour and Fine Gael Deputies living in the area.
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Ballywilliam station in the New Ross area serves a large population area including Rathnure and into New Ross. It should not be closed. Will the Minister explain how in 2006 the same number of Garda reductions had to be achieved but no Garda stations had to close?
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: He cannot say the EU-IMF are down to the nitty gritty of telling us which Garda stations have to close. In fact, the troika agreed with the previous Government that Garda strength should stand at 13,000. In 2006, when Garda levels had to be similarly reduced, there were no station closures. The Government should ensure Garda stations remain open and show some concern for people's security...
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Community employment schemes are a valuable entity and should be maintained. The Minister, coming from rural Kilkenny, will recognise the schemes' value. I expect he will announce this evening the reversal of last week's budget decision on the schemes. On Thursday, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will attend the annual EU Council meeting on fisheries in Brussels. Knowing...
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Not in Wexford.
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: An attack on rural Ireland is all it is.
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: The Minister is some man.
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: The Minister was going to do away with that a couple of months ago.
- Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)
John Browne: The Minister is some man.
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Deputy Durkan will not have enough time.
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Why did the Government do it then?
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
John Browne: Why did the Government cut the allowance then?