Results 18,641-18,645 of 18,645 for speaker:Brendan Smith
- Food Safety Standards. (23 Nov 2004)
Brendan Smith: My Department and two other defendants are currently being sued in the High Court by a company in Drogheda which had been contracted by one of the defendants, but not by my Department, to store tallow derived from specified risk material. The plaintiff alleges that it was unaware of the nature of the tallow put into storage at its premises. The specific allegation to which the Deputy referred...
- Seanad: Planning and Related Issues: Statements (Resumed). (28 Oct 2004)
Brendan Smith: In Monaghan too.
- Industrial Disputes. (19 Oct 2004)
Brendan Smith: I thank the Deputies for their good wishes on my appointment as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food and I am glad to have the opportunity to respond to this debate. The poultry and egg sector is an extremely important part of the overall agri-food industry. The sector has a farm gate value of â¬150 million and provides valuable employment throughout the country,...
- Standing Orders: Motion. (10 Feb 2004)
Brendan Smith: Hear, hear.
- Hospital Inquiry. (3 Feb 2004)
Brendan Smith: I am very grateful to the Chair for giving us an opportunity to speak about this important subject. I am glad the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, is present in the House as we approach the midnight hour to hear our concerns. At the outset, I extend my sincere sympathy to Brian and Rosemary Sheridan and their family on the death of their daughter, Frances. The North Eastern...