Results 1,261-1,280 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: Does the Deputy have any proposals?
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: It would be a poor day when we had to copy Fine Gael policy.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: We do not have to imitate anything from Fine Gael.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: Why did the Deputy not listen to the policies when I outlined them?
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The Deputy is confused.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I have not heard Fine Gael put forward a single policy.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: Ah Jesus.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I am 25 years in politics and I never had to depend on Fine Gael for policy. I do not intend to start now.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: That is correct.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: This is a technical Bill, which is intended to introduce a legislative framework for the establishment and operation of a single wholesale electricity market. Its intent is to provide only for matters essential for that purpose. Matters concerning privatisation are outside the intended scope of the Bill and cannot, therefore, be addressed in the context of single electricity market...
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I am always inspired after listening to Deputy Durkan. The term "single electricity market operator" is the title ascribed to the EirGrid-SONI contractual joint venture which will carry out this function. The title is reflected in both this Bill and the corresponding Northern Ireland legislation and must be uniform in both. I consulted with the Parliamentary Counsel following Deputy...
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The Title of the Bill is set out in such a way as to make it clear that the function being referred to is that of the market operator. That is what I am advised.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I move amendment No. 9: In page 5, line 2, to delete "Article 8" and substitute "Article 9". This is a minor technical amendment to reflect the renumbering of the provisions in the Northern Ireland Draft Order in Council.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: Following reflection and consultation on the matter raised in amendment No. 10, I am of the view that such a translation may cause difficulties with the corresponding Northern Ireland legislation in that the title of the SEM committee must be uniform in both pieces of legislation to avoid any confusion. Additionally, the SEM committee will be a sub-committee of the Commission for Energy...
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I move amendment No. 11: In page 5, line 10, to delete "shall be comprised of" and substitute "shall comprise". Deputy Durkan tabled a technical amendment on Committee Stage which suggested the substitution of the existing drafting of "The SEM Committee shall be comprised of such members as stand appointed to it from time to time" with "The SEM Committee shall comprise of such member..."....
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: These amendments suggest that specific provision be made for representatives from industry, consumer groups and trade unions to be included on the SEM committee and consulted in the appointment of members of the SEM committee under section 1(a) of Schedule 1 and the independent members under section 2. Having reflected on the points raised by the Deputies I would like to offer the following...
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The SEM Bill is the first legislative step in the establishment of an all-island energy market. It puts in place a single wholesale market for the island of Ireland. As a result of issues raised on Committee Stage, we gave this serious consideration because there is merit in the issues raised by Deputies in the context of the long-term establishment of an all-island energy market. The...
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: I have consulted the Parliamentary Counsel in the matter.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The provision, as drafted, is correct. The drafting is consistent with the provisions of the draft Northern Ireland orders in Council and there is no reason the provisions in both pieces of legislation should diverge unless it is absolutely necessary that they should. As the drafting is legally correct, there is no merit in amending it. Accordingly, the proposed amendment cannot be accepted.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)
John Browne: The SEM committee is being established under the provisions of the Bill and the corresponding Northern Ireland order in Council to take regulatory decisions with regard to the new single wholesale market on behalf of the CER in the South and the NIAUR in the North. The function of the SEM committee is to take decisions in the best interests of the market, thereby establishing and operating a...