Results 1,161-1,180 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- 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...
- Fisheries Protection. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: The primary motivation in aligning the future management of the wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice and the introduction of the appropriate regulations to cease mixed stock fishing is the conservation of wild salmon stocks. It is vital to afford every protection to the remaining salmon stocks and to clearly prioritise conservation over catch. The independent group was set up to...
- Fisheries Protection. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: We have tried to be as flexible as possible with the scheme. As I have outlined, BIM has always included this clause in its remit because it allows it to make changes without re-advertising to the public. We have introduced an independent appeals procedures which will apply in respect of decisions by the administrative authority. Applicants who are unsuccessful may contact the independent...
- Fisheries Protection. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: The overall provision is â¬25 million for hardship and â¬5 million for the fund the Deputy has talked about. We are in discussions with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy à CuÃv, to see how the â¬5 million scheme can be implemented. I do not believe any Deputy would support the setting up of another bureaucratic layer within my Department when CLÃR, RAPID,...
- Fisheries Protection. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: To have received 600 applications to date is a significant number. A number of meetings have taken place around the coastlineââ
- Fisheries Protection. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: Fishermen have been holding meetings around the coastline, and I understand a number have now made decisions and people will be applying under the hardship fund. The figure of â¬30 million is a significant amount of money, the opportunities are there for the fishermen to apply and certainly we want to pay the money out as quickly as possible.
- Fishing Fleet Protection. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: The Atlantic Dawn fishing vessel has been de-registered from Ireland's sea fishing boat register and accordingly does not have an entitlement to fish Ireland's fishing quotas. The fishing capacity of the vessel, in terms of tonnage and kilowatts, remains in the ownership of the Atlantic Dawn company which, subject to normal sea fishing boat licensing and registration rules, may be...
- Fishing Fleet Protection. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: That is correct.
- Fishing Fleet Protection. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: The spring fishery for herring is closed. If the owners of Atlantic Dawn have a replacement vessel registered and licensed and ready for the autumn fishery, the replacement vessel will be eligible for an allocation of the herring quota. Atlantic Dawn was given an allocation involving a catch limit of mackerel in January last. This catch limit, allocated by means of authorisation issued by...
- Commemorative Events. (27 Mar 2007)
John Browne: It is understandable.
- 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....
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (22 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...
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: While I understand the background to Deputy Michael Higgins tabling his amendment, the issue would be best debated in the context of the draft general scheme of the broadcasting Bill, which is currently the subject of a public consultation process undertaken by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. The draft general scheme addresses the duties, codes...
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: I am not suggesting the decision taken by the BCI was correct or wrong but that, under the Broadcasting Bill which is currently before the committee, the ban on political advertising is restated under heads 27 and 40. However, I am not stating this should be the case when the Bill is finalised. Obviously, it is a matter for public consultation and discussion and may well be changed at that...
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: These amendments deal with the remit of the RTE Authority and consequent reporting obligations. My amendments Nos. 91 and 92 require the RTE Authority to review and report to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, on the third and fifth anniversaries of the coming into force of this provision, on the provision of the broadcasting service to Irish communities abroad as...
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: I accepted Deputy Eamon Ryan's amendment.
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: A number of drafting amendments are proposed in the group. Government amendments Nos. 34, 35, 37, 39, 44, 46, 49, 51 and 53 are necessary improvements in the text of the Bill as pointed out by the parliamentary counsel. Government amendments Nos. 65, 71 and 73 are similar to the amendments originally proposed by Deputy Durkan on Committee Stage, which the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey,...
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: We knew the Deputy was inspired.