Results 1,601-1,620 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The number of applications for foreshore licences in the process of being assessed, at present, is currently 190. The Deputy will understand that the precise number of applications on hand can vary from one day to the next as applications are determined.
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (6 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Under the Department's Fishery Harbours Development Programme for 2006 funding has been allocated to Mayo County Council for the projects listed below. Two of the projects are being co-funded with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and this Department under the CLÃR scheme. This scheme is to facilitate minor repairs and safety works on small piers, and slipways in CLÃR...
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (6 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Under the Department's Coastal Protection Programme for 2006 total funding of â¬100,000 is approved for repairs to the causeway and bridge at Mulranny Beach. This project is being co-funded with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs under the CLÃR scheme with each Department contributing 37.5% and Mayo County providing the balance of 25%.
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (6 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to his question No 270 of 20th June 2006, in which I referred to the EU Commission's proposal to introduce a regulation designed to assist in the recovery of the stock of European eel (Anguilla anguilla). The EU regulation will require the preparation of management plans for the recovery of eels in river basin districts as defined under the EU Water...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 2006)
John Browne: As I indicated to the Deputy in my reply to his previous question in this matter (5591/05) it was necessary to put the revised proposals received from Waterford County Council for the storm water overflow pipe element of the overall scheme to public consultation and to have the submissions received, together with the County Council's responses to them, examined by the Department's Engineering...
- Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Two months ago the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, and I met in Dublin the industry liaison group, which is representative of all the fisheries organisations, processors and exporters. The suggestion came from them that we would create a totally independent group to look at the fishing industry in terms of quota reductions, the number of fishermen, the need for research and development and the...
- Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Mr. Cawley agreed to take the job on the basis that it would be a totally independent review. The eminent group which we set up agreed to consult widely with the industry and to have a number of regular meetings with the industry as it progresses through to the final vision. It is also important to maintain the group's independence. The fisheries organisations sought an independent group,...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: In 2000, the Department commissioned O'Hare and Associates to carry out an assessment of the capability of the existing infrastructure and onshore facilities at Ros a'MhÃl fishery harbour centre to service safely and efficiently the existing and future requirements of the fishing industry and other potential sources of commercial traffic. The thrust of the report recommended a phased...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The dredging is complete and representatives of my Department and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs are carrying out a detailed analysis of the need for a dedicated passenger ferry terminal and the building of a number of pontoon berths required. The next stage is the completion of phase 1 through the installation of the pontoon berths and I hope planning permission...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: A number of stages were agreed and the next phase is the installation of the pontoon berths. As soon as planning permission is granted, that project will go to tender and a contract will be awarded in the autumn or earlier, if the permission comes through quickly. The work will be completed by next spring. Phase 2 is the provision of the deep water quay, which will be built after the pontoon...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I am not in the business of making promises. If planning permission is granted to provide the pontoon berths, the contract will be awarded in the autumn and completed by spring 2007. I have visited a number of ports in recent weeks. I intend to visit Ros-a-MhÃl in the next two or three weeks and I will have discussions while I am there. Phases 1 and 2 have been agreed. Phase 1 is about to be...
- Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The former Minister, Deputy Fahey, made a commitment to Ros a'MhÃl and the development is under way. The senior Minister and I intend to see it through to the end. The Deputy should have no concerns. The first phase will be completed next spring and when we return following the election, we will complete the project.
- Electricity Sector. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Is the Deputy going on holidays?
- Electricity Sector. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Down to Wexford.
- Broadcasting Sector. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: We will get even more exposure.
- Fisheries Protection. (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The new seafood strategy group that I announced in Killybegs last week will develop a comprehensive, integrated, market-led vision for the future of the Irish seafood sector. It is based on a strategy that is centred on innovation, product development and value maximisation for our coastal communities and sustainable management of our marine resources and ecosystems. This strategy will also...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The fishing vessel decommissioning scheme, the most extensive ever announced by the Government was originally launched in October 2005 and provides up to â¬45 million in funding to remove up to 25% of the older, larger and more active vessels in the whitefish sector and also remove excess capacity in the scallop fleet. To date, twenty-one whitefish vessels and nine scallop vessels and have...
- Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: On 21 January 2006, the Council of the European Union adopted a Regulation imposing anti-dumping measures in the form of a Minimum Import Price of EUR 2.80 per kilogram for imports of farmed salmon (whole fish, fresh, chilled or frozen) from Norway to the EU. The Norwegian government decided on 21st February 2006 to file a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in respect of the...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I announced last March that I had decided to adopt the recommendations made to me by the National Salmon Commission (NSC) in relation to the total allowable salmon catch for 2006. At the same time I also reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fully align with the scientific advice provided on the management of the wild salmon fishery by 2007. Arising from my undertaking to follow the...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Industry: Fisheries Industry (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) maintains a comprehensive set of annual data on aquaculture production, domestic seafood sales, seafood exports and imports. A census of employment in all seafood processing and marketing companies generated comprehensive data on this sector for the years 2000 and 2005. A specific database is maintained on all client companies in this sector on which data, including...