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Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: ...;s part, for example, its failure to implement its own plan to construct State-led and human rights-compliant accommodation centres. Such centres are badly needed so that we can reduce our reliance on buildings and land that should really be used for other purposes, for example, hotels and nursing homes, while also avoiding putting further pressure on student accommodation and ordinary...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: ...by the HSE. I warned the Minister that this site is not suitable because of access issues and the site itself. Now I have been told that the HSE is going to waste money purchasing another plot of land beside that site. I can assure the Tánaiste that site will never be used. Our Lady's Hospital in Cashel already has 40 patients who are due to go into the new unit. I ask the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: ...it is a matter for the County and City Management Association. We can maybe pull it in here. We will not get all the local authorities before the committee. We can also bring in Waterways Ireland. If these developments are taking place on its land or its water - whatever it is - there must be some system. If they have not looked for planning, how are they being allowed to build these...

Commissions of Investigation (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Feb 2024)

Martin Browne: ...was yet another obstacle they had to navigate. Do not get me wrong: the commission served an important purpose, and without it I do not think we would have managed to get further scans done on land previously investigated at Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea, in Tipperary. I thank the Minister and the Minister's staff for their assistance and commitment to getting that project approved and under...

Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: ...done in the past. Let us not overlook the activity at Shannon Airport. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has told Members of this House that all foreign military aircraft wishing to overfly or land in the State require diplomatic clearance from him. Diplomatic clearance is subject to conditions including that the aircraft is unarmed, carries no arms, does not engage in intelligence...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: ...are sorry to lose Karen. This is her last meeting. Karen has been a massive addition to us here on this committee. It has been a pleasure working with Karen and we wish her the best wherever she lands. This committee has a big turnover of clerks and we have enjoyed working with her immensely. Best of luck.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: ...for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the delay in announcing the preferred route for the upgrade of the N24; his views on the impact this will have for those along the route corridor whose lands and projects are uncertain as long as the decision remains unknown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49597/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 2023)

Martin Browne: 1368. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in assessing the suitability of sites at Palmers Hill, Cashel and land to the rear of St. Patrick's for the community nursing unit, originally planned for St. Patrick's, Cashel. [48808/23]

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Martin Browne: ...nobody needs to be told about the archaeological heritage we have, especially around the Rock of Cashel and its environs. What we see when we look at the Rock of Cashel is only part of the estate. The lands adjacent to it are an important feature of the overall archaeological complex built with the rock. It is not just composed of features above the ground but also of the archaeological...

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Martin Browne: ...of Europe’s register of damage caused by the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. 3 o’clock How does this square with the possibility of added dangers being strewn across the land should unexploded cluster munitions become an added factor in any post-war landscape? The upcoming EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, CELAC, summit will...

Nature Restoration Law: Motion [Private Members] (5 Jul 2023)

Martin Browne: ...support mandatory rewetting and we believe those who are carrying out the work must be incentivised and rewarded. Furthermore, the State has an essential role to play in any rewetting efforts. State lands and State agencies must lead from the front. We were constructive, therefore, in our subsequent engagements in Europe and the following measures have since been included: a definition...

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Martin Browne: .... I welcome the opportunity to discuss this today. Many aspects reflect on the inconsistent way this Government has treated our farmers and the contradictory message it has been sending rural Ireland in what is almost a traditional approach by the Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party Government. Everyone in the House will be well aware that, not long ago, farmers were advised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Jun 2023)

Martin Browne: 274. To ask the Minister for Health if a study of a parcel of land to the rear of St. Patrick’s Hospital, Cashel, to determine suitability for a community nursing unit has been completed; if not, if a study is due to be carried out; and the details of same. [28948/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Martin Browne: ...of the houses in the middle of farmyards Mr. Davitt has just described. There is family succession and even the issue of remediation. Then there is the purpose for which the structure on the land is to be refurbished. What kind of problems does IPAV envisage farmers in those situations coming across?

Planning and Rural Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2023)

Martin Browne: ...county development plans must have detailed local strategies based on the housing need demand assessments is crucial to this. Delivery can involve the better use of vacant and derelict buildings and land zoned for residential development in the countryside, villages and towns. We also need to adapt in order to be able to provide suitable, safe, long-life housing that can be constructed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Martin Browne: ...has made their pitch. I hope the Cathaoirleach made his pitch for County Tipperary as it is easily accessed by train and the whole lot and is right in the middle of the Golden Vale, the best land you can get. It is accepted there are 135 places. Have we any indication of the numbers who are not successful? How many source training somewhere else? Do they continue on and source...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Annual Report 2021 and Related Matters: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (4 May 2023)

Martin Browne: There is a case I am dealing with at the minute. It is a couple who travelled in August and had only just landed when the woman's brother died, so they came home. They then went to their insurance company and everything seemed to be going rosy. Covid was given as an excuse as to why the insurance company was not getting back to them. They rang again in December to be told there was a big...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Martin Browne: The possibility of grazing on land that is not suitable for dairy was raised earlier. When I spoke to Mr. Michael Crosse the other day, he spoke about how to improve the bedding under the sheep when they go out on the land. Can he expand on that? Will he let the committee know how much better that is than slurry being spread on the land?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Martin Browne: Last week I and other members spoke about the concern at the price of land being driven up by the inequality of foresters and farmers trying to compete with investment funds. I do not know which of the Coillte representatives said a while ago that it would not be a problem. Even if land is scarce, this is an investment fund that has shareholders who will not care whether they have to take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Martin Browne: We agree with Coillte there. Ms Gray can talk about the 1%. If Coillte's investment company decides that it wants land in Tipperary to reach part of that 1%, it will come down and it will not care about the farmers in whatever area it identifies land. Coillte has to bear some responsibility and try to give assurances to the sector. Just as local authorities will not out-bid first-time...