Results 1,701-1,720 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The position in relation to the Lost at Sea Scheme was outlined in previous replies to questions, most recently, Question No. 86 on 21 February 2006. The Department was informed by the Ombudsman in February 2006 that she has decided to proceed to a formal investigation of a complaint made to her Office by a person whose application was refused under the Scheme and that a statement of...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)
John Browne: There was a wide-ranging and constructive discussion on a variety of issues of importance to the sector at the recent meeting with representatives of the Irish fishing industry. The discussion focused on current difficulties facing the industry covering quota allocations, fuel prices and declining fish stocks. There was a very good discussion on possible steps that might be taken to alleviate...
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The statement Ireland made to the Council setting down its position on the Fisheries agreement in relation to the Western Sahara situation is as follows. Ireland supports the conclusion of the Fisheries partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco on the basis that it does not prejudice the long-standing position of the EU on the status of the Western...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 May 2006)
John Browne: Arising from my undertaking to follow the recommendations of the Standing Scientific Committee of the National Salmon Commission to fully align the management of the fishery with their scientific advice for 2007, I established the Independent Group, to which the Deputy refers, to examine the implications for the commercial sector in 2007 and beyond. The Group will make recommendations on the...
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The matter in question comes under the remit of the Licensing Authority for Sea-Fishing Boats established under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003 (Number 21 of 2003). The Licensing Authority has informed me that the case is under consideration. I undertake to revert to the Deputy when subsequent information comes to hand.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (30 May 2006)
John Browne: Negotiations on this proposal concluded at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels on 22 May 2006 and Ireland voted for the proposal. Under the terms of the Regulation, Ireland was allocated 2,500 tonnes of pelagic fish per annum. Ireland has been a firm supporter of the right to self-determination of the people of the Western Sahara, and the Government remains firmly committed to...
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: I have received the report in question which has been prepared by the World Wildlife Fund and Traffic, a wildlife trade monitoring organisation. It makes a useful contribution to the important task of continually enhancing approaches to fisheries management. Regional fisheries organisations, RFOs, are multilateral organisations operating under a UN framework which primarily manage fish stocks...
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: To answer the last question first, the office will be based in Clonakilty and the service will be rolled out over the next six months. I read the document to which the Deputy referred, Follow the Leader. I suppose some of us follow the leader occasionally. Many of the issues raised in that report refer to the problems within the organisations to which the Deputy referred. We have dealt with...
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: It does not really state that.
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: A total of 16 recommendations are made in the report, some of which we have already put in place through the UN, the Common Fisheries Policy and the system in Europe. Ireland is reasonably compliant with many of the suggestions and ideas outlined in the report. Reference is made in the report to regional fisheries management organisations, RFMOs, and the need to become more accountable,...
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: This information is in the public domain and is being dealt with under Scottish jurisdiction.
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The information is in the public domain.
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: I attended a meeting with Commissioner Borg. The Commission intends to take 6,500 tonnes of stock back from Irish fishing. The matter is being dealt with under Scottish jurisdiction so we cannot interfere.
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: The actual figure is 37,500 tonnes. A total of 6,500 tonnes is being deducted at the moment while the remainder is up for negotiation. The information about matters being dealt with over recent months by the Scottish authorities is in the public domain.
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: I agree with Deputy Eamon Ryan's call for immediate reporting, a measure we hope will be introduced and towards which we are working.
- Fisheries Protection. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: We have held discussions on this issue with Commissioner Borg and have intimated to him that while we are putting our house in order, we expect him to put the European house in order and that immediate reporting should be introduced across the EU.
- Tourism Industry. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: Originally, indicative funding of â¬30.476 million was allocated to the tourism and recreational angling measure, TRAM, over the period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. However, as the Deputy is aware, the launch of the measure was delayed until 2002 pending clearance from the European Commission on the issue of state aids. Unfortunately, economic conditions changed and a reduced...
- Tourism Industry. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: I was in Roscommon recently where I launched a few good tourism projects. I was surprised the Deputy did not turn up although his colleague, the Senator, turned up and got into all the photographs.
- Tourism Industry. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: Obviously the priority was for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, and the money went into that area. I am sure that a substantial amount of the money allocated by the Minister went to the west. There is not much point in looking back at this stage. I remind the Deputy that â¬38 million has been allocated this year to the central and regional fisheries boards which are involved in a...
- Tourism Industry. (30 May 2006)
John Browne: I accept I said â¬38 million was allocated, but I should have said â¬28 million was allocated. I do not accept that tourism angling is dead in the water.