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Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I thank Senators for their contributions, which reflect the interest in the subject and the concerns that have arisen in light of some of the recent reports on the industry. I have taken note of the serious concerns raised which will be dealt with in the Department. Senator Finucane suggested that in a time of changing market conditions there may be a temptation to take short cuts. There...

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Mining Leases. (22 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I thank Senator O'Meara for raising the issue. As she said, I previously dealt with this important subject in the House on 9 April. It may be useful to summarise the main issues covered at the time. Silvermines has a long history of mining, spanning more than 1,000 years. While mining was economically beneficial to the locality, it has left its mark on the environment, including old spoil...

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Mining Leases. (22 Oct 2003)

John Browne: We have had, and continue to have, discussions with the county manager of North Tipperary County Council and we are having further discussions with the company. We will have to draft legislation as there is no legislation drafted yet. We will be looking at the road map. It seems that legislation will be required. We are awaiting clarification.

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Mining Leases. (22 Oct 2003)

John Browne: We are looking for it. The Seanad adjourned at 7.40 p.m. until 10.30a.m. on Thursday, 23 October 2003.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (23 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I am pleased that this important Bill has been introduced in the Seanad. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on it and I look forward to hearing Senators' contributions. The Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 is, as its title indicates, a wide-ranging Bill relating to aspects of the marine environment. It updates our legislation on the protection of the marine...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (23 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I thank the Senators for their thoughts and constructive contributions on this Bill. While Senator Kenneally talked about confusion, I do not think it is easy to confuse a Waterford Senator. He has a good grasp of the problems of the sea and the coastline. Senator Finucane raised the issues of TBTs. The convention will take effect and apply internationally once 25% is achieved. After the...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (23 Oct 2003)

John Browne: The chairman of BIM, Hugh Byrne, is also a Wexford man.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (23 Oct 2003)

John Browne: There is nothing wrong with looking at how we market our products. I know BIM has met with the Minister and Members from all sides of the House have made representations on the issue. It is under discussion and I will keep the Senator informed as the debate evolves. Senator Finucane also raised the single-hull ban. The regulation has been in force in the EU since 21 October 2003. EU member...

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Cancer Services. (23 Oct 2003)

John Browne: I thank the Senators for raising these matters on the Adjournment and I apologise for the absence of the Minister. This gives me an opportunity to set out his position on the future development of radiation oncology services nationally. As the Senators will be aware, the Minister for Health and Children recently launched the Report on the Development of Radiation Oncology Services. This...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Derrybrien Wind Farm. (6 Nov 2003)

John Browne: I thank Senator Ulick Burke and Senator Kitt for raising this issue. The development of a windfarm at Derrybrien by a subsidiary company of the ESB is a day to day operational matter for the company and not one in which the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dermot Ahern, has a function. However, as regards the question of compliance with planning permission,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Derrybrien Wind Farm. (6 Nov 2003)

John Browne: I am aware that the company has admitted that the first landslide was not reported. I am not aware of any inducements, other than what I hear or read about in the media and I am not aware of any official inducements being offered. I am sure that can be looked into, given all the investigations that are being carried out at the moment. The Seanad adjourned at 1.35 p.m. until 2.30p.m. on...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: Amendment No. 1 is a drafting amendment recommended by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to improve the text. Amendment agreed to. Section 3, as amended, agreed to. Section 4 agreed to. SECTION 5.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: This is a drafting amendment recommended by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to improve the text. Amendment agreed to. Section 8, as amended, agreed to. Sections 9 and 10 agreed to. SECTION 11. Government amendment No. 4: In page 12, line 7, to delete "shall".

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: This is a drafting amendment recommended by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to improve the text. Amendment agreed to. Section 11, as amended, agreed to. SECTION 12. Government amendment No. 5: In page 12, subsection (2)(b), line 29, to delete "Article 9" and substitute "the applicable limitation regime in force pursuant to Article 6".

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: Amendment No. 5 corrects a printing error and incorporates drafting amendments recommended by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to improve the text. Amendment agreed to. Section 12, as amended, agreed to. Sections 13 to 19, inclusive, agreed to. SECTION 20.

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: The term "Irish ship" is defined in the 1999 Act. The Bill, as published, provides in section 35, paragraph (b), for the revised definition, namely, those above a certain threshold. This amendment, together with the deletion of section 35, paragraph (b), proposed by amendment No. 27, leaves the existing definition in place and introduces a separate definition to cover those Irish ships which...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: This amendment makes two corrections to the text in page 18, line 6. Amendment agreed to. Government amendment No. 8: In page 18, line 6, after "Minister" to insert "a plan for the prevention and minimisation of damage arising out of an oil pollution incident and".

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 make two corrections to the text in page 18, line6. Amendment agreed to. Section 20, as amended, agreed to. SECTION 21. Government amendment No. 9: In page 18, subsection (2)(c), line 30, to delete "an Irish ship" and substitute "a relevant Irish ship". Amendment agreed to. Government amendment No. 10: In page 18, subsection (2), between lines 34 and 35, to insert the...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: This amendment provides for the insertion of new paragraphs (d), (e), (f) and (g) in section 3(2) of the 1999 Act. The new paragraphs extend to non-Irish ships the requirement to have emergency plans on board. Paragraph (d) pertains to ships registered in countries which are party to the convention, while paragraphs (e) and (f) deal with ships registered in countries which are not party to...

Seanad: Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (12 Nov 2003)

John Browne: As it stands, any ship coming into Irish waters must have on board an emergency plan and any authorised officer of the State has a right to seek this plan. If the ships mentioned by Senator Daly and Senator Finucane were in difficulties, we would have our own emergency plans to deal with it. Ireland was notified of the passage plan of these ships and the fact that they would be travelling 35...