Results 1-10 of 10 for construction industry council speaker:John Browne

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2015)

John Browne: ...the major cities, but there has also been a homelessness problem in rural Ireland in recent years. Some 4,000 people are on the housing list in Wexford, which is an increase of 25% in one year. Private contractors in the construction industry are not going to build houses in rural Ireland at present because they will not command a price that will cover the cost of building the houses....

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

John Browne: ...Practically on a daily basis, I and other politicians had subcontractors contacting us to get us to talk to the county manager to find out why they were not being paid. The county manager and the council would tell us the main contractor was being paid on a regular basis, as per the agreed contract, but subcontractors were left high and dry. Eventually, both the company building the...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

John Browne: ...will see jobs being created this time. One of the major problems in this country is the lack of job opportunities. The south east region is lacking employment due to the downturn in the building industry where many people previously had jobs. We must examine ways and means of retraining and upskilling, as well as getting young people back to education. We must create such opportunities...

Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)

John Browne: ...' value. I expect he will announce this evening the reversal of last week's budget decision on the schemes. On Thursday, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will attend the annual EU Council meeting on fisheries in Brussels. Knowing about it from my experience in the Department, the Minister will argue for three days with his European counterparts about the importance of...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2010)

John Browne: ...that crops of this nature are purchased, so that farmers will be encouraged to continue to grow them. The proposed bioethanol facility at Belview Port is important for the future of the bioenergy industry. The company in question is hoping to create 400 jobs during the construction of the facility over 24 months and to employ 50 people during its ongoing operations. It is clear that...

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Nov 2006)

John Browne: ...ago and I look forward to the support of the Seanad for this important legislation. While the Bill has undergone a number of significant changes since it was initiated, reflecting inter alia a constructive debate in the Dáil, a key objective is to expand the functions of the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, the independent statutory body responsible for regulating and overseeing...

Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)

John Browne: ...of the capability of the existing infrastructure and onshore facilities at Ros a'Mhíl fishery harbour centre to service safely and efficiently the existing and future requirements of the fishing industry and other potential sources of commercial traffic. The thrust of the report recommended a phased development. Phase one of the development entailed the provision of dedicated ferry berths...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services. (9 Mar 2006)

John Browne: ...offer from the service providers. Priority, therefore, was given to the provision of essential broadband infrastructure in those towns where none existed. Five towns in County Galway will have MANs constructed under phase II: Athenry, Ballinasloe, Furbo, Gort and Loughrea. The detailed design stage is under way and construction is expected to start over the coming months. The networks...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (17 May 2005)

John Browne: ...aware, the Bill was initiated in Seanad Éireann 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 during its passage through the House. The Minister's openness to taking on board ideas put forward is evidenced by the fact that she proposed 79...

Seanad: Harbours and Piers. (31 Mar 2004)

John Browne: ...that there have been many representations. Deputy Keaveney is constantly in touch with the Department regarding Buncrana. I join Senator McHugh in acknowledging the representations of the late Councillor Jim Sheridan, who was in contact with the Department on a regular basis. He was like a dog with a bone, as is Deputy Keaveney at the moment. The proposed dredging operations at Buncrana...