Results 1,181-1,200 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: The Deputy's inspiration inspired us.
- Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: Wanderly Wagon.
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)
John Browne: I am in agreement with the general intention of Deputies Durkan and Broughan that the legislation should not preclude broadcasters from utilising the most beneficial digital broadcasting technologies available. The existing suite of broadcasting legislation, as amended by the Bill, in particular the Broadcasting Authority Act 1960, the Radio and Television Act 1988 and the Broadcasting Act...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (21 Mar 2007)
John Browne: A Foreshore Lease application to construct an Offshore Electricity Generating Station was received in the Department on 19 February 2007 from Oriel Windfarm Ltd. The application included an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). In order to determine whether sufficient information has been presented by the developers in their application, a rigorous assessment of the application and EIS is...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (21 Mar 2007)
John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 231 together. As the Deputy is aware, 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 the wild salmon stocks. It is vital to afford every protection to the remaining salmon stocks and to...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: The Fisheries District Order: Moville 1926 was made under Section 27 of the Fisheries Act 1925 (No. 32 of 1925). That section empowered the Minister to alter fishery districts and electoral divisions. The 1926 Order created the Moville fishery district and created two electoral divisions for the area. A map showing the relevant areas is appended to the Order. The boundaries of the State are a...
- Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: I wish to advise the Deputy that the requirements regarding vessel licensing are unaffected by the provisions contained in the Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill.
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to my response to Question No. 362 on 27 February 2007. My response to that question indicated that Section 2 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997 specifies that "This Act shall not apply to or in relation to the Moville Area, within the meaning of the Foyle Fisheries Act 1952" and that the Moville Area referred to is in respect of Lough Foyle....
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 509 and 520 together. I recently published details of the Salmon Hardship Scheme. The scheme is intended to provide a measure of relief to each individual licence holder in line with the level of hardship likely to be experienced. Details of the scheme are available from BIM and the Regional Fisheries Boards who are jointly administering the scheme.
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: Responsibility for coast protection rests with the property owner whether it be a local authority or a private individual. 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. Mayo. The project is estimated to cost â¬50,000. Funding will...
- Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: Overall, â¬52.01 million was provided under the Coast Protection measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. This allocation was used to address priority coast protection works and for research into the area of coastal erosion. The total expenditure incurred by the Department for Coastal Protection works in 2006 was â¬3.77 million. A Value for Money report in March 2002 highlighted...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: An application from Dublin Port Company for approval under the Foreshore Acts for the proposed reclamation of an area of some 21 hectares of foreshore was made to the Department in March 2002. Since then, Departmental officials have held periodic discussions with Dublin Port Company's management regarding issues arising from the application. This is a regular occurrence in most major...
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: The function of the Licensing Authority for sea-fishing boats was transferred under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003 to the Registrar General of Fishing Boats. The Act provides that the Licensing Authority is independent in the exercise of its functions under the Act, subject to the law for the time being in force and policy directives in relation to sea-fishing boat licensing. The...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: Department officials have held several meetings with Killybegs Marina Co. Ltd and Killybegs Boat Owners Committee concerning the proposed marina development at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre and, in particular, attended a meeting on 6 December 2006 at which all parties attended. The aim of the Department has been to arrive at a suitable accommodation that would be as beneficial as possible...
- Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (20 Mar 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 the raising of the fishing vessels Pére Charles or Honeydew II are a matter for the Minister for Transport.
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: Scraggane Pier is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. The Department, in association with Kerry County Council, have prepared a report on a proposed development at Scraggane Pier. Local fishermen and other pier users were consulted on an ongoing basis and expressed satisfaction with the...
- Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (20 Mar 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 the raising of the fishing vessel Père Charles are a matter for the Minister for Transport.
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: The Deputy will be aware that the Government agreed to make a fund of â¬5 million available for a community support scheme, the focus of which should primarily be those communities where drift-net fishing has been a well-established activity and where its withdrawal demonstrably impacts on their economic and social fabric, e.g. Gaeltacht areas. Officials of the Department are in discussion...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout Bye-Law No. 814, 2006 which came into operation on 1st January 2007, provides for an annual bag limit of 10 fish for 2007 subject to a season bag limit of one fish during the period 1st March to 12th May in those rivers open for salmon fishing this year. The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board reviewed the available scientific data...
- Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (20 Mar 2007)
John Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout Bye-Law No. 814, 2006 which came into operation on 1st January 2007, provides for an annual bag limit of 10 fish for 2007 subject to a season bag limit of one fish during the period 1st March to 12th May in those rivers open for salmon fishing this year. I am advised by the South Western Regional Fisheries Board that according...