Browne slams unfair Septic Tank Bill
Posted 30/11/11Wexford Fianna Fáil TD John Browne has told the Dáil that the Government’s Septic Tank Bill (Water Services Amendment Bill) in its current form is an attack on rural communities. Read More | Share
John Browne, Spokesperson on Marine and Fisheries
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Born Marshalstown, Co. Wexford August 1948. Educated St. Mary's CBS, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Former salesman. Member of Gaelic Athletic Association and currently Chairman of SRapparees Starlights GAA Club, Enniscorthy. Former Wexford inter-county hurler.
Local News
Govt must fight severe EU cuts to fishing sector – Browne
Posted 24/11/11Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Marine and Fisheries John Browne TD has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food Simon Coveney to take a very strong stance against the proposed cuts in fishing quotas for 2012 which threaten up to 700 full and part-time jobs. Read More | Share
Major delays in Back-to-School Allowance payments unacceptable – Browne
Posted 19/08/11Families in Co Wexford have been hit with delays of up to 8 weeks in Back-to-School Allowance payments, according to Wexford Fianna Fáil TD John Browne. Deputy Browne has said the situation has caused serious distress to many young families, who are struggling to budget the new school year. “I have been contacted by many parents who simply cannot cope with the costs associated with the new school year without the help of the Back-to-School Allowance. Families around the country are facing major delays in receiving the payment, but the situation is particularly bad in Wexford where the waiting times have now reached 8 weeks. “It essentially means that many families across Co Wexford will not receive this vital financial support from the State until well after the school year has begun. In the meantime, they are struggling to pay for new school books, uniforms, stationary and other essential school items. Read More | Share
Fianna Fáil Adoption Bill highlights importance of adoption in Ireland - Browne
Posted 29/06/11I commend my party colleague Deputy McConalogue on presenting this Bill to the House, as it affords us the opportunity to highlight the importance of adoption and the continuing need to make progress on the wider issue of children's rights. Read More | Share
Government fails to address job creation for people with disabilities – Browne
Posted 08/06/11Since they have taken up office, the Fine Gael/Labour Government has failed to make any mention of how they plan to tackle the growing problem of a lack of job opportunities for people with disabilities, according to Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford John Browne. Read More | Share
Health Minister prepares the ground for Fine Gael u-turn on local hospital services – Browne
Posted 29/03/11Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford has accused the new Minister for Health of preparing the ground for a u-turn on promises to restore local hospital services after less than one month in office. Read More | Share
Funding boost of over €500,000 for Wexford community groups – Browne
Posted 28/01/11Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford, John Browne has welcomed the news that six community groups in Wexford are to benefit from just over €500,000 in Government funding. Read More | Share
Boost for Wexford as jobs announced – Browne
Posted 10/01/11There has been a boost for Wexford as 70 new jobs have been announced in an Enniscorthy based medical devices firm according to local Fianna Fáil TD John Browne. Read More | Share
New Measures to help homeowners in arrears
Posted 17/11/10John Browne T.D. would like to welcome todays decision to assist homeowners in mortgage arrears by introducing measures to assist them with their struggle to repay loans. The protection of the family home is a major priority for families. Read More | Share
John Browne T.D. would like to welcome the announcement of a €3.3m boost for jobs
Posted 20/10/10John Browne T.D. would like to welcome the announcement by the Taoiseach of a €3.3m funding boost for 450 local jobs to the County and city enterprise boards to help more small businesses which will be paid out before the end of the year. Read More | Share
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Political Record
Current Spokesperson on Marine and Fisheries.
Minister of State with special responsibility for Fisheries at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food from June 2007 to May 2008
Re-appointed Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on the 14th February 2006
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment (with special responsibility for Environmental Protection) 1993-94
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food (with special responsibility for the Food Industry) 1992-93
Assistant Chief Whip 1982-87
Chairman of the Fianna Fáil Party
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