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Energy Prices: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Trevor Sargent: The Green Party has been in power longer there.

Energy Prices: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Trevor Sargent: The Opposition is talking about it but we are doing it.

Energy Prices: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Trevor Sargent: I hope the Deputy uses the bus. Why does he not become a customer of Dublin Bus?

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Trevor Sargent: Nobody is scapegoating those people; those are the Deputy's words.

Seanad: Report on European Union Scrutiny: Statements (3 Feb 2009)

Trevor Sargent: I have childhood memories of Ballyhaunis, so I can relate to it.

Seanad: Report on European Union Scrutiny: Statements (3 Feb 2009)

Trevor Sargent: That ends the commercial break.

Seanad: Report on European Union Scrutiny: Statements (3 Feb 2009)

Trevor Sargent: This report on European Scrutiny, No. 21, Provision of Food Information to Consumers, which is led by the Department of Health and Children, is effectively a review of the entire area of food labelling legislation. Its aim is to modernise and improve European Union food labelling rules, so that consumers have the essential information, presented in a legible and understandable manner, that...

Seanad: Report on European Union Scrutiny: Statements (3 Feb 2009)

Trevor Sargent: If it was Irish, we would be happy.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Trevor Sargent: I will convey the Deputy's points to the Minister.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Trevor Sargent: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis labhartha ag an díospóireacht thábhachtach seo. Mar a dúirt an Taoiseach níos luaithe, "global output is expected to decline . . . and . . . global export volume to be down for the first time since 1982". In the midst of that global picture, a point I, as Minister of State with responsibility for food and horticulture, probably do not need to make is that...

Seanad: Gun Crime: Statements (18 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: Gabhaim buíochas don Chathaoirleach as seans a thabhairt dom críoch a chur leis an díospóireacht. Tá brón orm nach bhfuil morán ama agam, ach déanfaidh mé mo dhícheall. Ar son an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, gabhaim buíochas do ghach éinne a labhair ar an ábhar seo. Gun crime is a matter that has been addressed seriously by all sides of the House. Organised crime and drug related...

Estimates for Public Services 2008 (17 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: I have taken note of the order and will endeavour to respond to Members' questions as best I can. I thank Members for their contributions. There is no doubt that the pig sector has been adversely affected by recent events. The primary responsibility of Government was to protect public health and to safeguard the excellent reputation of Irish food. The evidence shows that the Government...

Estimates for Public Services 2008 (17 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: I do not accept that. On the public health issue, I need only refer to the independent scientific assessment from the European Food Safety Authority. I take this opportunity to once again emphasise that Irish pork and bacon is safe to eat. It is important also to reiterate that we continue to take seriously our food safety responsibilities. The Minister, Deputy Smith, referred to the...

Seanad: Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (10 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: That is not true. It was not passed to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland or the Department.

Seanad: Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (10 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: It is like Hans Christian Andersen.

Seanad: Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (10 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: I will be doing well to deal in five minutes with the considerable number of contributions from Senators, all of which I appreciate. I will do my best to address the questions raised. I, too, would like more time to debate this matter but, like the Cathaoirleach, I am bound by the orders of the House. Senator Bradford asked if the response to this crisis might have been a bit over the top....

Seanad: Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (10 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: No, absolutely not. We have been testing, and paying for it, and we have been happy to do so because we need those tests. I am simply giving Members this information because I am being absolutely honest with them to ensure they are not under any illusion as to what is involved. It is well worth the money involved. Our laboratories are sophisticated in dealing with everything other than...

Seanad: Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (10 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: I will have to wrap up even though I have much more to say. Many Senators raised points and I would like to respond to each of them. I agree with Senator Boyle's comment that there is an issue in terms of our waste facilities and we need to ensure we do not add to dioxin burden. However, we should understand and spread the message that we have the lowest dioxin burden in this country...

Seanad: Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (10 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: Tá áthas orm deis a fháil labhairt sa Seanad ar an t-ábhar tábhachtach tráthúil seo. I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a comprehensive statement on the circumstances that led to the weekend's recall of all Irish pork and bacon products and to help clarify issues that have arisen since. I will start by giving a brief chronology of the lead-up to the recall of the pork and...

Fisheries Council: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Trevor Sargent: Ar dtús báire ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na comhaltaí go léir a labhair ar an díospóireacht thábhachtach seo faoi chúrsaí iascaireachta. D'éist mé go géar agus go cúramach leo agus beidh mé ag caint leis an Aire Stáit, Deputy Tony Killeen, i dtaobh na tuairimí agus na moltaí a d'ardaigh Teachtaí le linn na díospóireachta. I want to assure the House that we...