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- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his commitment to this issue and I know he will be open to any further queries or ideas we may have on it. It is clear from his comprehensive response that not only does he fully understand but he fully appreciates the potential for jobs within this industry and for a reduction in costs. I thank him for taking the time out of his schedule today to come here; I know...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Fine Gael Party voted for the bank guarantee.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: They must take responsibility for it.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Take responsibility for it.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: We will. Why will the Leader not take responsibility for the cuts?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Take responsibility for the cut.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Why is the Government blaming the HSE for it when the Minister is-----
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Absolutely no problem, as we continually do.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Government is going in the wrong direction on it.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is a very serious issue. Should we not raise very serious issues in this House?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Should we just lie down and let the Government cut home-care hours again?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Yes.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: The Government is going in the wrong direction on it.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: It is a very serious issue. Should we not raise very serious issues in this House?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Should we just lie down and let the Government cut home-care hours again?
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Yes.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for being present today as I am aware he is under pressure and has a series of meetings.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I will not detain him. I apologise for the mix-up that occurred previously. The Minister is familiar with the plans and proposals on the rejuvenation and re-establishment of the Irish sugar industry and its potential for jobs. Most independent people believe there is the possibility of creating 4,500 jobs over time in this industry time. We import 80% of our sugar from British Sugar. The...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: Me too.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)
Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his commitment to this issue and I know he will be open to any further queries or ideas we may have on it. It is clear from his comprehensive response that not only does he fully understand but he fully appreciates the potential for jobs within this industry and for a reduction in costs. I thank him for taking the time out of his schedule today to come here; I know...