Results 441-460 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne

Companies Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

John Browne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I am pleased that Deputy Bannon sees fit to recognise the talents of Mr. Albert Reynolds, the great former TD from Longford-Westmeath. One would want to be here a long time to deal with all aspects of the Bill. It is 1,136 pages long and its organisation has been ongoing for the past 12 years. I understand the last time changes were brought...

Public Sector Pay and Conditions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Apr 2013)

John Browne: I am glad of the opportunity to say a few words on the motion before the House. We all agree that public servants are dedicated, committed and conscientious and we have all recognised the sacrifices they have made in recent years with huge cuts to their pay. Croke Park II was doomed to failure once the Government threatened workers with a 7% cut if they did not vote "Yes". One cannot...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Anti-Poverty Strategy (24 Apr 2013)

John Browne: 40. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made on the Programme for Government objective of eliminating poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18964/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Promotion Issues (23 Apr 2013)

John Browne: 107. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the relationship that is in place between his agencies and the Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure that overseas trade opportunities are being maximised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18661/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Croke Park Agreement Issues (18 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the proposals under the Croke Park 2 Agreement represents a retrograde step for family-friendly work practices in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17845/13]

Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

John Browne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. As Deputy Calleary said, Fianna Fáil supports the Bill, which extends the remit of Science Foundation Ireland, SFI, so it can fund applied research in addition to its current remit. We have heard this evening about Einstein, Galileo and other historic names from the past, but we need historic names for the future in the area of science...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements (17 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his intentions for reform of the points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17525/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (17 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to change school patronage at primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17526/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (17 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the tests being carried out to ensure that correctly labelled fish is being sold in supermarkets here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17795/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Health when an application for an appointment with a consultant at the Mater Hospital, Dublin 7, will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford [17768/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Bullying of Children (16 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the role her Department will play in the Action Plan on Bullying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17367/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will reopen and reinvestigate a visa application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16521/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (16 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of a forestry grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16311/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (16 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the reintroduction of the legal hunting of basking sharks in our waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17480/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (16 Apr 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange to have an appointment to a consultant in Waterford General Hospital treated as urgent in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [17728/13]

Common Agricultural Policy Reform: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2013)

John Browne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on CAP reform. I come from County Wexford, where we have had a major debate on productive versus non-productive farmers. I have attended many meetings with the IFA on this issue. As the Minister knows, County Wexford would be one of the-----

Common Agricultural Policy Reform: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2013)

John Browne: I am going to outline my position in regard to Wexford farmers-----

Common Agricultural Policy Reform: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2013)

John Browne: -----who are very important to agricultural production in this country. As the Minister will know, we have very productive farmers in Wexford and very strong food products are provided by them. We have Irish Country Meats, Slaney Meats, Kavanagh Meats and a number of companies which provide very valuable job opportunities for the people of Wexford. In addition to paying good money to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (28 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total amount of spending on emigrant support programmes in 2010, 2011, 2012 and planned for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15578/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will bring forward a new aviation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15244/13]