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Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

John Browne: The regulator is independent and Fine Gael supported us a few years ago.

Seanad: Telecommunications Structures: Motion (8 Nov 2006)

John Browne: I thank Members for their contributions to the debate. I even include Senator McHugh's contribution regarding salmon. I am sure the House will return to that issue on another day. Mobile telecommunications services play a vital role in the social and economic development of Ireland. The deployment of advanced telecommunications infrastructure, including the latest generation of mobile...

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

John Browne: You supported it.

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

John Browne: You did.

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

John Browne: Deputy Durkan's party supported it.

Salmon Management Programmes. (7 Nov 2006)

John Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am not in a position to comment on the specifics of the scheme introduced by the UK in 2003, nor am I privy to the arguments or methods used in their deliberations. As far as I am aware, a much smaller number of licences were involved and it may be the case that average catches per licence were significant. It must also be borne in mind that the...

Special Educational Needs. (7 Nov 2006)

John Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and apologise for the Minister's absence. It provides me with the opportunity to clarify the position of the Department of Education and Science regarding educational provision for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders, ASD. The Deputy will be aware of the commitment of the Department of Education and Science to ensuring that all children,...

Ex-Service Personnel. (7 Nov 2006)

John Browne: I thank Deputy Wall for raising this matter. I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, who sends his apologies for being absent. I wish to refer to the official recognition of organisations representing military veterans and the related question of these organisations being invited to appropriate State functions, ceremonies and parades of retired Army groups. There...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (7 Nov 2006)

John Browne: I am advised that there is a Bye-Law in the Statute Book from 1860 which prohibits trawling in this area. While the legal status of this bye-law needs to be confirmed I wish to advise the Deputy that the control authorities of the Department and the Naval Service monitor fishing in the area on an ongoing basis. To this end, I have been advised that there has been no evidence of trawling in...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: The Department consults with a range of statutory consultees, various experts within the Department and other state agencies when considering an application for a Foreshore Licence. In cases where an Environmental Impact Statement is required applications are assessed by the Marine Licence Vetting Committee (MLVC) which advises the Department on the appropriateness of issuing a licence and...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: Commission Regulation 2375/2001 sets a maximum limit for dioxins and furans of 4 pg WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ/g fresh weight in fish and fishery products and products thereof. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and the Marine Institute, in collaboration with Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), recently carried out a substantial survey of various persistent organic pollutants in Irish fish and also...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: Under the 2006 TAC (total allowable catch) and quota arrangements, agreed by the Council of Fisheries Ministers in December 2005, Ireland received quota allocations for two horse mackerel fisheries. For the main horse mackerel fishery, located in ICES areas Vb (EC waters), VI, VII VIIIabde, XII and XIV, Ireland received a quota of 31,934 tonnes of horse mackerel. Ireland was also given a...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: It is estimated that the number of plants operating in the pelagic processing industry in 1996 was 29. The number of companies who now operate exclusively in the pelagic processing sector is 16. There are number of reasons for the decline such as a decrease in the volume of raw material, rationalisation and diversification into processing other species. The Total Allowable Catch for...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: Herring to the North and West of Ireland is divided between two International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) Management areas and Ireland has a quota in each area. The revised Irish quota for Herring in 2006 in ICES Division VIa N (waters to north of Ireland) is 4,569 tonnes with recorded landings of 561 tonnes for the period 1st January to 30th September 2006. In ICES area...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: Under the 2006 TAC and quota arrangements, agreed by the Council of Fisheries Ministers in December 2005, Ireland received a quota of 9,549 tonnes of herring in the Celtic Sea (ICES area VIIghjk). This fishery is managed in consultation with the Celtic Sea Management Advisory Committee, a body composed of industry representatives. The fishery is normally opened for seasons in the spring,...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: A number of EU Member States have quota entitlements for pelagic species in waters around Ireland and therefore their vessels, including pelagic freezer vessels, fish in Irish waters. The number of these vessels operating at any one time varies. Insofar as fisheries control and surveillance is concerned, the position is that all fishing vessels operating within the Irish fisheries patrol area...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: The revised Irish quota for Blue Whiting in 2006 is 53,399 tonnes. There was no individual quota issued to vessels in this fishery in 2006 and all boats were allowed to participate in the fishery. In 2006 23 refrigerated salt water (RSW) vessels and two Polyvalent vessels took part. This fishery was closed on the 3rd of March 2006.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: The Department co-funded a report with Mayo County Council and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs titled An Assessment of Piers, Harbours and Landing Places in County Mayo. Doogort Pier is identified as category 2, which is a low priority, where development and repairs are less desirable but should be considered if resources were available. However, Engineering Division...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (2 Nov 2006)

John Browne: In recent years, monitoring of both wild and farmed fish stocks has shown an increase in the level of sea lice infestation. There are a number of factors that may have contributed to this increase. They include increased winter sea temperatures, the impact of fish health on treatment efficacy and fallowing strategies. I am acutely aware that the increase in the incidence of sea lice poses a...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (1 Nov 2006)

John Browne: As the Deputy is aware I have undertaken to follow the recommendations of the Standing Scientific Committee of the National Salmon Commission to fully align the management of the wild salmon fishery with their scientific advice for 2007. I expect that the National Salmon Commission, having considered the advice of the Standing Scientific Committee and the fishery managers, will bring...