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Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (11 Mar 2010)

John Browne: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of his recent meeting with the new EU Agriculture Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11860/10]

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2010)

John Browne: I welcome the Bill to the House. I am pleased to have an opportunity to make a few points on it. The Minister for Transport will accept that it has been the subject of emotive debate within the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party and among urban and rural Deputies on all sides of the House. As we try to strike a balance between keeping rural Ireland alive and protecting people's lives, we...

Departmental Staff. (16 Feb 2010)

John Browne: Through the Acting Chairman I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this issue. The busiest social welfare local office in the country is in Cork and the second busiest is in Anne Street, Wexford. There is a major difference in the two offices. The social welfare local office in Cork has twice the number of staff as the social welfare local office in Wexford....

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

John Browne: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Finance Bill 2010. It is obvious the Minister put a great deal of thought and effort into ensuring this Bill is relevant to the difficulties facing us. As Deputy Devins stated, the budget was tough and it impinged on all sectors of society. While some people were happy with the budget and others were not it reflects the...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2010)

John Browne: I thank Deputy Nolan for sharing time. Having been in the Department for a few years, I am well aware of the Bill and the implications of the new set-up for fisheries. I spent two years ensuring that the Bill did not enter the House because I do not agree with the top-down approach to this development. I always believed the seven regional fishery boards represented all of the country and...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (17 Dec 2009)

John Browne: Question 30: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a redundancy payment will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [47806/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Dec 2009)

John Browne: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be awarded both his REPS and single farm payments due to him. [47807/09]

Malting Barley Industry. (8 Dec 2009)

John Browne: I support my colleague, Deputy Seán Fleming, in calling on Greencore to ensure that malting barley growing and malt production will continue in Ireland should it sell its commercial entity. Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois have been to the forefront in growing malting barley through the generations. It is recognised that they produce the best malting barley in Europe and they have...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

John Browne: I wish to put on record the constant fear of the people of Enniscorthy every time the River Slaney overflows which has happened on a regular basis in recent years. Again last weekend, the River Slaney overflowed and both quays were flooded, causing severe damage to business property and houses. The Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, visited Enniscorthy last year and announced a new scheme...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

John Browne: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the schemes and programmes in his Department that support persons in employment in urban and rural areas; his role in developing local and indigenous enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41805/09]

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

John Browne: I will comment briefly on the Bill, which I welcome. The Labour Services Act 1987, which established FÁS, was enacted a long time ago and even if there had not been any difficulty with FÁS, it is important that the area be reviewed. I welcome the Minister's commitment to a reduction in the size of the board of FÁS and the introduction of a rolling system of appointments. There will be a...

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

John Browne: The proposal was put forward by the late Rory Murphy. We all supported it and met with the then Minister, Deputy Quinn, and the first community employment schemes in Ireland were probably born in County Wexford. We have a close affinity with such schemes and we have benefited greatly in the county from schemes down through the years. The schemes have been welcome and worthwhile,...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

John Browne: I wish Deputy Seamus Kirk all the best in his new position as Ceann Comhairle. I thank Deputy John O'Donoghue for his courtesy and kindness to me while I was in the Chamber, speaking or kicking up from time to time. The National Asset Management Agency Bill has been widely debated inside and outside the House over recent weeks by the public, economists and those who have expertise on finance...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (23 Sep 2009)

John Browne: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the Private Security Authority Appeals Board have not met and adjudicated on an appeal which was lodged with them more than six months ago by a company (details supplied) in County Wexford. [32656/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Sep 2009)

John Browne: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason disability allowance was not approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [32423/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (16 Sep 2009)

John Browne: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in awarding funding, due under the health repayment scheme, to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [31588/09]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (7 Jul 2009)

John Browne: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to include a long-term illness (details supplied) for either medical card or drugs card entitlement. [27762/09]

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

John Browne: I thank Deputy Brady for sharing her time. I welcome the Bill. I always get worried when told a Department has decided to carry out a re-evaluation of a scheme because it usually means it will reduce the amount of money available or it will withdraw some schemes, which would be of concern. I support what Deputy Brady said about the grant system. The essential repairs grant, the disabled...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)

John Browne: I will be reasonably brief. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Hoctor, on her contribution to this Bill and her very deep interest in supporting such a worthwhile Government initiative. The new fair deal legislation is very welcome, as it stems from the time of the illegal charges in our nursing homes up and down the country. Much time, effort and work has gone into developing the...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)

John Browne: I did not expect to be called so quickly.