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Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The questions seem to be concentrating on the midlands but there is also a pork processing plant in County Donegal.

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Will the Minister be in communication with the banks to ensure they work in a fair and reasonable manner when dealing with those affected in this sector? Can the Minister advise me — if not now, later — if these recalled pork products could be fed to mink? Two miles from the Donegal pork processing plant, which I spent two hours at yesterday, there is a mink farm. Rather than...

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I accept the Minister and the officials in both Departments are under pressure but it is important communications are fast between them, the officials on the ground and the factories. If bacon is imported from other countries, we need confirmation from Department officials that it is safe to sell. I thank the Minister for his continued hands-on approach to this matter.

Fisheries Council: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I am pleased to express some views on the forthcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 18 and 19 December. This is a new development and a welcome one. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, on his exceptional efforts since his appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for fisheries and forestry in representing Ireland at European level. He has left his mark...

Live Register. (9 Dec 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Minister of State's time has concluded.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (16 Dec 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Question 401: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of the 2009 local government fund of €41,475,164 allocated to Donegal County Council which will be funded from the €40 million expected from the proposed levy from non-principal residences; the way the levy will be collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46130/08]

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: That is agreed.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy D'Arcy, a minute and a half remains in this timeslot.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy does not want to take this timeslot?

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: Does Deputy Sheahan wish to continue?

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: The Minister has ten minutes.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: I call Deputy Róisín Shortall. I understand she is sharing time with Deputies Liz McManus and Jan O'Sullivan.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: I call the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith who, I understand, is sharing time with Deputy Mary Alexandra White.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: I ask that the Minister continue without interruption, please.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Shortall, please.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: Arising from an order of the House made this morning, the Minister will have five minutes. I call on the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Pat Gallagher: The Minister has five minutes.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Pat Gallagher: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate. It is one of the most important debates to be held in the House since my election in 1981. Since I entered the House I have witnessed and participated in many debates of major significance to the country and to my constituents. During these years difficult decisions were taken in the best interests of the people, especially...

Children in Care. (5 Mar 2009)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy should conclude.

Children in Care. (5 Mar 2009)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy should make his concluding remarks.