Results 161-180 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: It is not clear at this stage what the planting outturn will be for 2005. Planting outturn is entirely dependent on demand. Most new planting is now carried out by farmers, and demand from farmers will dictate how many hectares are planted this year. Best estimates at this time are for a planting level of between 11,000 and 14,000 hectares. This year â¬124 million, the largest allocation in...
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: The rural development regulations are currently under discussion in Brussels. We must debate that and bring it to a conclusion.
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: The Minister and I are working closely to achieve the changes requiredââ
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: The process will be spread wider and it will be more difficult given the ten new member states in the EU.
- Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: We have set up a stakeholder's committee within and working closely with the Department and a number of strong representations have been made to Brussels. We have been working closely with local authorities throughout the country on planning guidelines. Some local authorities adopt a strong line on planning permission and others do not. Representations have been made by Deputies across the...
- Farm Household Incomes. (4 May 2005)
John Browne: They can do two jobs now.
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (17 May 2005)
John Browne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Second Stage of the Veterinary Practice Bill 2004. As Deputies will be aware, the Bill was initiated in Seanad Ãireann in October last and completed its passage through that House on 21 April. The debate on the Bill through all Stages in the Seanad was positive and constructive and the draft measure was improved...
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (17 May 2005)
John Browne: That would never happen.
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (17 May 2005)
John Browne: We will not go there.
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (17 May 2005)
John Browne: What about a certain farmer from County Donegal?
- Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (18 May 2005)
John Browne: There is a developing mythology that the Government's public capital programme involves projects that are of little public benefit and that, in the words of the Opposition motion, are "a total waste of money". This is neither a balanced nor an accurate view. The Punchestown agricultural and equestrian exhibition and event centre is occasionally mentioned in this context. This centre is a...
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 May 2005)
John Browne: I thank Deputies who have contributed on Second Stage. The discussion has been informative, comprehensive and generally positive. The Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 is important legislation. We have endeavoured to ensure it is well balanced and will provide a legislative basis on which to regulate the veterinary profession as a whole to the highest standards. It meets current and prospective...
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 May 2005)
John Browne: I expect that not only Athlone, but also Waterford and other such educational institutions throughout the country, including UCD, will continue to be the leaders in this area. No specific organisation represents nurses at present. The Department did meet a veterinary nurse as part of a delegation for discussions on the Bill, although neither she nor the Department would claim that she was...
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee. (19 May 2005)
John Browne: I move That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture and Food, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
- Alternative Energy Projects. (1 Jun 2005)
John Browne: I welcome the opportunity to clarify for the House the steps this Government is taking to support the greater use of renewable energy technologies and future proposed actions. The Government fully recognises the importance of reducing our dependency on non-renewable fuels, whose prices are subject to the vagaries of global markets, and certainly the energy markets. We have taken a number of...
- Family Support Services. (1 Jun 2005)
John Browne: Hill Street family resource centre, based in inner-city Dublin, has been in receipt of funding since 2000 under the family and community services resource centre, FRC, programme, which is administered by the Family Support Agency. All FRCs are funded on the basis of three-year renewable contracts, subject to satisfactory progress being made. Under its current contract, Hill Street FRC...
- Seanad: Afforestation Programme. (14 Jun 2005)
John Browne: I thank Senator Bannon for raising this important issue and giving me an opportunity to outline to the House the present state of negotiations at EU level. From the outset, the Irish position on the draft regulation in regard to forestry has been clear. We have continually and consistently made known our opposition to the Commission's proposals in regard to the planting grants, premiums and...
- Seanad: Afforestation Programme. (14 Jun 2005)
John Browne: I was making the point that when the regulations were presented in the EU Commission in July 2004, it proposed reducing the 100% grant to 40%. It has now gone to50%, and 60% for less favoured areas. However, it is still 40% short of the current 100%. The negotiations will continue next Monday and I will keep the Senator informed about what is happening. I take on board the point he is making...
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)
John Browne: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)
John Browne: I apologise for the absence of the Minister, who is on a trade mission in China.