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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2002
16 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the plans she has to encourage appreciation of art in rural areas by providing arts centres. [6422/02]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2002
33 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he has received the report from the working group established under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; when the change came about which gave a different rate to widows under 66 years from those over 66 years; and the clause in the regulations governing widow's and orphan's contributions under which contributors are made aware of the difference in payment to widows under 66 years. [6435/02]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2002
33 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he has received the report from the working group established under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; when the change came about which gave a different rate to widows under 66 years from those over 66 years; and the clause in the regulations governing widow's and orphan's contributions under which contributors are made aware of the difference in payment to widows under 66 years. [6435/02]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2001
25 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in paying those who took part in the student summer jobs scheme; and if he can justify a delay to Christmas for payment for summer work. [31959/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2001
25 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in paying those who took part in the student summer jobs scheme; and if he can justify a delay to Christmas for payment for summer work. [31959/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2001
99 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation his views on whether greater marketing emphasis should be placed on the Northern Ireland market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27991/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2001
99 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation his views on whether greater marketing emphasis should be placed on the Northern Ireland market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27991/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001
105 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Education and Science if the need to submit a child dependency allowance certificate by a mature student seeking a top-up grant is justified. [22932/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2001
105 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Education and Science if the need to submit a child dependency allowance certificate by a mature student seeking a top-up grant is justified. [22932/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2001
29 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of widows receiving contributory pensions who are under 66 years of age; the number who are over 66 years of age; and if he plans to remove the anomaly where those under 66 years get less than those over 66 years of age. [19760/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2001
29 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of widows receiving contributory pensions who are under 66 years of age; the number who are over 66 years of age; and if he plans to remove the anomaly where those under 66 years get less than those over 66 years of age. [19760/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2001
3 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Taoiseach the number of inhabited islands there are around the coast; the population of each in 1980; the number of inhabited islands, and the population of each in 2001. [10761/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2001
5 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of people who have been awarded a pension based on pre-1953 contributions; and the number of applications being processed. [15341/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2001
66 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the extent of the decline in tourism numbers in each region as a result of the foot and mouth situation; the estimated loss of revenue to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12004/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2001
66 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the extent of the decline in tourism numbers in each region as a result of the foot and mouth situation; the estimated loss of revenue to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12004/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 April 2001
32 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has taken steps to take over Ballinacor Estate, County Wicklow, as a national park. [10840/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 April 2001
32 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has taken steps to take over Ballinacor Estate, County Wicklow, as a national park. [10840/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2001
50 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of people who applied for the pre-1953 pension who had the required contributions and were refused. [5477/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2001
50 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of people who applied for the pre-1953 pension who had the required contributions and were refused. [5477/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2000
16 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Taoiseach his views on whether it is appropriate to examine the military style wording of our national anthem in view of the changed circumstances following the Good Friday Agreement. [21238/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2000
108 D'fhiafraigh Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gaeltachta agus Oileán an aontaíonn sí go bhfuil an Ghaeilge labhartha ag dul ar gcúl agus ag éirí níos laige sna Gaeltachtaí ach go bhfuil an Ghaeilge ag treisiú taobh amuigh de na Gaeltachtaí. [25609/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2000
108 D'fhiafraigh Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gaeltachta agus Oileán an aontaíonn sí go bhfuil an Ghaeilge labhartha ag dul ar gcúl agus ag éirí níos laige sna Gaeltachtaí ach go bhfuil an Ghaeilge ag treisiú taobh amuigh de na Gaeltachtaí. [25609/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2000
6 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when he will announce the promised farm waste management grants; his views on whether it will soon be too late to have work car ried out in 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17659/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 April 2000
45 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the number of meetings held to date by the board of trustees of the national stadium; and the estimated overall cost of the stadium. [11511/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 April 2000
45 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the number of meetings held to date by the board of trustees of the national stadium; and the estimated overall cost of the stadium. [11511/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2000
39 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Health and Children the length of time brain tissue and pituitary glands of deceased children were furnished by Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Childred, Crumlin, to a pharmaceutical company without parental consent; the number of deceased children affected; the financial benefits received by the hospital; the name of the company concerned; and the arrangements made for the holding of the inquiry announced by him on 9 February 2000. [4880/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2000
39 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Health and Children the length of time brain tissue and pituitary glands of deceased children were furnished by Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Childred, Crumlin, to a pharmaceutical company without parental consent; the number of deceased children affected; the financial benefits received by the hospital; the name of the company concerned; and the arrangements made for the holding of the inquiry announced by him on 9 February 2000. [4880/00]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 1999
28 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the plans, if any, he has to allow the mixed rate insurance scheme, which at present covers old age pensions, to cover disability and invalidity. [23680/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 1999
61 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to review the age requirement for entry into the Defence Forces in view of concerns recently expressed. [20562/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 1999
61 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to review the age requirement for entry into the Defence Forces in view of concerns recently expressed. [20562/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 1999
39 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the preparations made in relation to the Defence Forces being made available to aid those involved in the Kosovo crisis. [16607/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 1999
44 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans, if any, he has to remove the height requirement for entry to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15288/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 1999
44 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans, if any, he has to remove the height requirement for entry to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15288/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 1999
15 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the benefits which can be paid retrospectively following the ruling by the Ombudsman that late applicants have to be re-examined. [14503/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 1999
7 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of positions approved under the student summer jobs scheme; the number availed of by students; and the plans, if any, he has to widen the scope of the scheme. [14327/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 1999
6 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances surrounding the recent robbery at the AIB, Ardkeen, Waterford. [2927/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 1998
Bill entitled an Act to amend certain provisions contained in the Building Societies Act, 1989
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 1998
38 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of places in the summer jobs scheme offered by sponsors; the number of positions filled; the number of applicants refused positions as a result of parents' income; and the plans, if any, he has to allow students not in receipt of grant aid to avail of the summer jobs scheme. [18796/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 1998
38 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of places in the summer jobs scheme offered by sponsors; the number of positions filled; the number of applicants refused positions as a result of parents' income; and the plans, if any, he has to allow students not in receipt of grant aid to avail of the summer jobs scheme. [18796/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 1998
15 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the situation in relation to the allocation of funding under the URBAN Operational Programme. [15190/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 1998
39 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the reason a financial limit has been placed on the legal expenses incurred by witnesses appearing before the inquiry into abuse in swimming. [7238/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 1998
39 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the reason a financial limit has been placed on the legal expenses incurred by witnesses appearing before the inquiry into abuse in swimming. [7238/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998
85 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 1998
85 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1998
54 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the resources, if any, his Department has put in place to enable national governing bodies to implement a code of ethics in view of recent scandals in the Irish Amateur Swimming Association. [3418/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1998
54 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the resources, if any, his Department has put in place to enable national governing bodies to implement a code of ethics in view of recent scandals in the Irish Amateur Swimming Association. [3418/98]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
49 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15167/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
49 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence whether the incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997, has been introduced; if so, the number of pilots who had applied to retire from the Air Corps at the time of that announcement; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; the number of applications to retire which have been received from pilots since the incentive scheme was announced; the results of those applications; the number of those applicants who have been offered the incentive to remain in the Air Corps; the number of those applicants who have accepted the incentive to remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15167/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 1997
7 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Bosnia; and if he envisages an increase in the numbers serving there. [15180/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 1995
20 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for the Environment if, as a result of his reply to Parliamentary Questions No. 12 of 14 December 1989, 26 of 28 November 1990, 26 of 23 October 1991, and 53 of 25 March 1992, either his Department or the National Safety Council regard the problem of badly adjusted headlamps as serious. [9179/95]