Results 141-160 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Animal Diseases. (2 Mar 2005)
John Browne: On a more general note, we are keen to ensure that consumers of poultry meat have the right to the maximum amount of information about the food they are offered for sale so that they can make informed choices. In this regard, a number of regulations have been initiated in the past year and sanctioned by the Department of Agriculture and Food. I know the Deputy has raised the issue of...
- Animal Diseases. (2 Mar 2005)
John Browne: The results of the conference in Vietnam are being evaluated by the European Commission at present and it will report its findings in due course.
- Animal Diseases. (2 Mar 2005)
John Browne: Johne's disease is widespread in other EU member states and indeed worldwide. It is a chronic infectious disease of cattle, which gives rise to gradual wasting and loss of condition. Most cattle are infected early in life and while adult animals can become infected, it is rare and they usually have other problems such as deficiencies with their immune system. The disease has been notifiable...
- Animal Diseases. (2 Mar 2005)
John Browne: The Department has introduced a number of initiatives. As I said, it has distributed two booklets, one for the farmer and one for the vet. We have also had a short-time strategy involving a training and information seminar for interested private veterinary practitioners, which took place in January last and was attended by 80 vets. It is intended to hold further seminars with Teagasc advisers...
- Animal Diseases. (2 Mar 2005)
John Browne: I will consider Deputy Naughten's suggestion. I would like the pilot scheme to get under way so that all the issues raised can be addressed. There are no concerns about pasteurised milk.
- Animal Diseases. (2 Mar 2005)
John Browne: That is why the Department is undertaking the pilot scheme.
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: Unlike the Deputy's Government.
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: It is because so many people are working.
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: Balderdash.
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: What about Wexford?
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)
John Browne: The Deputy is on a tour of the country.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Browne: I wish to share time with Deputies Brady and O'Connor.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Browne: I congratulate Deputy Catherine Murphy and wish her every success representing the people of Kildare North. The Government is opposed at this time to the introduction of a ban on fur farming. The Government considers fur farming to be a legitimate farming activity in this country, a view that is shared among the vast majority of member states of the European Union. While there is no specific...
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)
John Browne: I am sure the Deputy will find enough to say.
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)
John Browne: That was a long time ago.
- Organic Farming. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: Substantial progress has been made on the implementation of the recommendations in the organic development committee report. All three additional structures recommended have been established. A national steering group was set up to act as a driving force for the development of the organic sector and as a basis for advancing partnership between the organic sector and the other principal...
- Organic Farming. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: At present there are about 1,000 organic operators in Ireland and 30,000 hectares of land under organic production.
- Organic Farming. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: That is around 1%. In 1994 it was 5,000 hectares. As I outlined in my reply, there is substantial grant aid for farmers to become actively involved in organic production but they have not availed of this. When I talk to organic farmers, they point out that they find it difficult to get consumers to pay the price they seek for the production of organic foods. The organic committee that...
- Organic Farming. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: Teagasc has identified advisers to work with farmers. It has also developed and delivered a number of organic courses for farmers and intends to expand in this area. In addition to the roll-out of organic education and advice, Teagasc is developing an organic beef research programme. It hopes to work closely with small producers and farmers who want to enter this area. Teagasc is very active...
- Grant Payments. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: The poor farmers in Wexford were left out again.