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Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Feb 2007)

John Browne: Doonbeg Pier is owned by Clare County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. In 2005 the Department, on behalf of the County Council, undertook a study to examine and report on hydrodynamic conditions at Doonbeg Pier and the effect of various pier and breakwater development options and to outline the estimated costs...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Feb 2007)

John Browne: It is my intention that the Control of Fishing for Salmon Order will shortly be modified in such a way that applications for licences will only be invited for fishery districts where rivers are identified as having surplus stock in 2007 and only for those methods that do not impact indiscriminately on stocks of fish that are below their conservation limit. This effectively rules out the issue...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Feb 2007)

John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. The management arrangements in place for the Celtic Sea and North West Herring fisheries have been developed in consultation with industry representatives and differ in the length of the fishing periods allowed. The Celtic Sea fishery involves single week fishing periods, while the North West fishery involves 6-weekly fishing periods....

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Feb 2007)

John Browne: The harbour at Greencastle is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development rests with the local authority in the first instance. The first phase of the development at Greencastle involves the construction of a rock breakwater. Initially this involves the carrying out of mitigation works on a number of local properties (as required by An Bord...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

John Browne: While I share the concern expressed by Senator Quinn and other Members to the effect that the collection of television licence fees should be efficient and effective, I do not propose to accept this amendment. The issue of the television licence fee and the manner in which it is collected is being reviewed actively in the context of the draft general scheme of the forthcoming broadcasting...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

John Browne: Amendment No. 37 makes an amendment to section 9, in that it requires the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to consider additionally the timetable for the implementation of the technical proposals submitted by multiplex contractors. It is important to ensure that all multiplexes are rolled out in a timely manner and that the contractors adhere to construction timetables. This will also...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: This Bill is an important measure in the delivery of services by the North-South Body as envisaged in the Good Friday Agreement. I thank Deputies, particularly Opposition Members, for their co-operation on progressing the legislation and for recognising the importance of its enactment in tandem with the equivalent legislation in Westminster. I also thank Deputy Keaveney, who comes from one...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (6 Feb 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 — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: Adam's Quay is owned by Kinsale Harbour Commissioners and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the Harbour Commissioners in the first instance. An application for funding has been received, in respect of the Adams Quay development. My Department is currently examining applications for funding under the 2007 Fisheries and Coastal Infrastructure Programme and consideration...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: The Local Advisory Committee, made up of stakeholders and State Agencies, for wild molluscs operating within the framework for managing Ireland's Inshore Shellfisheries is developing proposals for the management of wild molluscs within Waterford Estuary and Tramore Bay. The Local Advisory Committee requested the Minister to introduce a moratorium on the taking of cockles until a full...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: I join Deputy Broughan in expressing sympathy to the families of those lost at sea. I visited the families on a number of occasions and witnessed at first hand the grief suffered as a result of the tragedies along our coast, particularly at Dunmore East. I have no problem debating the Cawley report in the House given that it contains good news. If the Whips can arrange the debate, we will...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: The Taoiseach referred to this committee. I am sure that all issues will be discussed but I shall get more details on it for the Deputy.

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: I am not sure about that, but I can get the details for the Deputy.

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: Deputy Broughan proposes in amendment No. 5 that when the commission grants licences, it must recognise the existing and historic rights of tenure of current long-standing operators in Lough Foyle. I understand that existing operators do not have any legal right to operate in any particular area. It is important to bear in mind that as the Lough Foyle area is a public fishery, individuals...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: The Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, gave serious consideration to the issues raised by Deputy Broughan following the Committee Stage debate. He felt it was not appropriate or suitable to introduce an amendment to deal with the issues in question.

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: In reference to an issue raised by Deputy Broughan, the 1959 Act and the subsequent legislation does not apply in the Foyle area.

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: Oyster fisheries in Lough Foyle are public fisheries. As they are not owned by any individual or body, it is not necessary to seek such consents as requested by Deputy Perry in the amendment. Regional fisheries boards may issue oyster licences in the jurisdiction under the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959. However, this Act does not apply in the Moville area and no such licences have...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: Section 53 of the Bill is an enabling provision empowering the Loughs Agency to make regulations concerning applications for aquacultural licences. As an enabling provision it is written in discretionary terms. The amendment proposed by the Deputy is mandatory in nature and as such is not compatible with an enabling provision such as this. Any regulations made by the agency will require...

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: I move amendment No. 10: In page 7, line 41, after "application" to insert the following: "(including any representations made to the Commission which relate to the impact of aquaculture on the environment)".

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2007)

John Browne: I move amendment No. 13: In page 17, line 1, to delete "inspection by the public" and substitute the following: "inspection (including, where practicable, inspection by electronic means, by the public)".