Results 461-480 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne

Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2013)

John Browne: I compliment Deputy Michael McGrath on putting forward the motion, which gives us an opportunity to address this serious problem. I hope the Minister will take on board some of the suggestions put forward by Deputy McGrath. As Deputy Moynihan said, no political party has a monopoly on how to solve this problem, which is not an easy one to solve. We must put our heads together to ensure we...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (26 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of the proposals agreed by the Council of Ministers at their recent talks on Common Agriculture Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14645/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Passports (26 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to introduce a unitary registration system for horses; if all change of ownership will have to be registered on this system; if the system will be similar to that for bovines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14737/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (26 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Finance when an application for single parent tax allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [15360/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Scheme Grants (26 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when arrears due to Enniscorthy Town Council, County Wexford, in respect of a sewage scheme, provided by the council, will issue. [15361/13]

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2013)

John Browne: There is no sign of that happening.

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2013)

John Browne: Deputy Durkan should keep his blood pressure down.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (21 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update to his estimate for the cost to the Exchequer in 2013 of the liquidation of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14054/13]

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Mar 2013)

John Browne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I listened with interest to Deputy Twomey, who is also a doctor. I agree with many of the issues he raised, in particular about home help, community nursing and primary care centres. However, I am not in favour of many of the measures being introduced by the Minister. When he was on this side of the House he was critical of what Fianna...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Recruitment (20 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on his graduate nurse recruitment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13853/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Trusts (20 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Health when the new hospital groups will be formed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13836/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford [14227/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will receive a hospital appointment [14228/13]

Other Questions: Overseas Missions (14 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update in the Defence Forces' mission to Mali; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13242/13]

Other Questions: State Art Collection (13 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he has taken to update security procedures around works of art belonging to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/13]

Other Questions: State Art Collection (13 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he has taken to update security procedures around works of art belonging to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (12 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a county breakdown of the number of properties identified by the National Asset Management Agency for social housing provision; the number accepted as suitable by local authorities; the number transferred from NAMA to local authorities or to housing associations to date; and if he will make a statement on...

Health Insurance: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Mar 2013)

John Browne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the motion ably proposed last night by Deputy Kelleher. Not alone did he propose the motion, but he also proposed a number of solutions to the problem which should be taken on board on the far side of the House. As this is my first opportunity to do so, I wish the Minister of State, Deputy White, every success in his position. As Deputy...

Health Insurance: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Mar 2013)

John Browne: I do not want to hear anything from Deputy Buttimer.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (6 Mar 2013)

John Browne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for setting out clear sentencing guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11654/13]