Results 2,421-2,440 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent

Genetically Modified Organisms. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I know we are not but if we were talking about co-existence in one area where there was foot-and-mouth disease and another area where we wanted to keep it out, I do not think the Minister of State would be so sanguine about the issue. I know the Minister of State's reply is probably as up to date as possible but I have a leak of information from the World Trade Organisation ruling which...

Genetically Modified Organisms. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am asking whether the Minister will encourage farmers to put those GM-free notices on their farm gates so they will be able to ensure their wishes are upheld.

Genetically Modified Organisms. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: As regards co-existence, I would argue that the Irish Sea is the only satisfactory buffer one can stand over scientifically when it comes to the pollen we are talking about.

Food Safety. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: When I hear the Garda talk for example of estimating that only some 10% of cocaine brought in is intercepted, I wonder if there is a similar estimate in this area. Can the Minister give a percentage? What training is provided by the Department of Agriculture and Food for Customs and Excise officers and gardaí who are also at points of entry? I am sure the officials in the Department are not...

Noxious Weeds. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That was a fascinating reply from the Minister. I can imagine him pulling thistles.

Noxious Weeds. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Given that the last prosecution was in 1988, there is probably a need for a review, whether that is of the fines or of the context in which the legislation was framed. The threat to farm productivity condition should also be reviewed. Farming has changed significantly and farm tourism is now a large part of diversification. Will the Minister acknowledge that the giant hogweed appears in...

Written Answers — Farmers' Markets: Farmers' Markets (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will capitalise on the heightened awareness of the potential for direct sales of farm produce following popular campaign to have farmers and the wider community exercise traditional market rights before 1 May 2006 in towns and villages and even some designated crossroads throughout the country; and if she will meet with the...

Written Answers — Farmers' Markets: Farmers' Markets (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will capitalise on the heightened awareness of the potential for direct sales of farm produce following the popular campaign to have farmers and the wider community exercise traditional market rights before 1 May 2006 in towns and villages and some designated crossroads throughout the country; and if she will meet with the...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if an assurance will be given that the moratorium on clearfelling in catchments with Margaritifera will remain until an appropriate assessment has been undertaken under Article 6 (3) of the Habitats Directive and that the opinion of the general public will be obtained as part of this process. [18890/06]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the review of forestry legislation will include review of the principle object of Coillte Teo, which is defined in the Forestry Act 1988 as to carry on the business of forestry on a commercial basis, in view of the fact that this country has assured the United Nations and the European Commission that it is practising sustainable...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if environmental non-governmental organisations will have direct representation nominated by themselves on the consultative group for the review of forestry legislation being undertaken by her forest service. [18892/06]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make the full and complete minutes of the Consultative Group on Forestry Legislation publicly available on her Department's website. [18893/06]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the outcome of examinations being carried out on the question of Coillte becoming included as an organisation covered by Freedom of Information legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18916/06]

Social Partnership. (23 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on developments in relation to a possible new national agreement with the social partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16189/06]

Social Partnership. (23 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the studies which are being carried out by the National Economic and Social Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16190/06]

Social Partnership. (23 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Does the Taoiseach accept that not fulfilling promises made in the last partnership agreement has not helped his case for this potential agreement, about which the Taoiseach is pessimistic? Is there a timeframe by which 90 additional labour inspectors are to be appointed, given the Taoiseach's commitment? Will there be any provision in the forthcoming discussions for the Kyoto agreement,...

Social Partnership. (23 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: What about social housing?

Social Partnership. (23 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Tell the workers——

Leaders' Questions. (23 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: As, unfortunately, I will not have the opportunity to have a proper meeting with the Australian Prime Minister, I have been asked by the Green Party in Australia to ask the Taoiseach if he will question the Prime Minister about his record. A letter from Senator Bob Brown, leader of the Green Party in Australia, who speaks for many Australians states: First of all thank you for speaking up...

Leaders' Questions. (23 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Prime Minister of Australia is the issue. Will the Taoiseach clarify his position on the invasion of Iraq? Has he noted the Amnesty International report published earlier, which states the Government is burying its head in the sand on the issue?