Results 381-400 of 527 for speaker:Mary Wallace
- Seanad: Forestry Issues: Statements (20 Feb 2008)
Mary Wallace: I thank Senators for their contributions. The use of statements by the Upper House of the Oireachtas provides an opportunity to outline the contribution of forestry and the reasons it is vital to sustain the industry in the future by encouraging new planting now. All Senators outlined the importance of forestry and the new planting story. Some made suggestions on what we should do. If I...
- Seanad: Forestry Issues: Statements (20 Feb 2008)
Mary Wallace: I welcome the opportunity to make a statement to Seanad Ãireann on forestry, for which I have special responsibility in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. I intend to briefly highlight for the information of Members the importance of forestry to farmers, the economy and the environment in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on global warming. I will...
- Poultry Industry. (6 Feb 2008)
Mary Wallace: I regret the announced job losses and hope those affected will find alternative employment. The firm's decision is part of a rationalisation programme to secure the future of the company in the face of market changes and intense competition from overseas producers. This will see the firm move to a seasonal production cycle supplying the peak Easter and Christmas markets, although it will...
- Schools Building Projects. (6 Feb 2008)
Mary Wallace: It was announced in November 2006 and it is now February 2008.
- Schools Building Projects. (6 Feb 2008)
Mary Wallace: That is just a year and two months.
- Schools Building Projects. (6 Feb 2008)
Mary Wallace: I apologise for interrupting the Deputy, but I want to clarify that 29 November 2006 was just a year and two months ago. I shall endeavour to clarify where we have come from as regards this project. I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity of outlining to the House the position of the Department of Education and Science regarding the provision of new premises for the school in...
- Job Losses. (27 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: The Kerry Group has indicated that it will shortly cut 50 jobs at its Henry Denny plant in Tralee. The Kerry Group took over the Denny plant in 1982. It ceased slaughtering pigs in the early 1990s and since then it has engaged in meat processing. I understand from the company that the reason for this move is that demand for the type of primary cuts that were traditionally manufactured at...
- Schools Building Projects. (27 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: I thank Deputy Lynch for raising this matter and giving me an opportunity to outline the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and to clarify the position regarding the provision of a new school at Ballintemple national school on Crab Lane in Cork city. The modernisation of facilities in our 3,200 primary and 750 post-primary schools is not an easy task given the...
- Schools Building Projects. (27 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: I assure Deputy Neville that there is nothing in the response about funds being diverted. I do not know from where this information has come; it may be a rumour. I thank Deputies Cregan and Neville for raising the issue and for giving me the opportunity of outlining to the House the Department's position regarding the provision of a new primary school at Kilfinane, County Limerick. It is...
- Beef Imports. (8 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: On the origin of beef sold in hotels and restaurants, customers are entitled to ask why country of origin information is not on the menu. If more consumers asked that question, the situation would improve. We all need to play our part in that regard. The conditions for trade in animal products with third countries follow the principles established under agreements of the World Trade...
- Schools Building Projects. (8 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and to outline the position regarding Gaelscoil Bharra. Modernising facilities in our 3,200 primary and 750 post primary schools is not an easy task given the legacy of decades of under-investment in this area as well as the need to...
- Grant Payments. (7 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: I could be wrong but I do not think Deputy Sheehan's friend needs planning permission to replace his milk tank.
- Grant Payments. (7 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: The Deputy is speaking about replacing a milk tank.
- Grant Payments. (7 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: Many developments, including replacing milk tanks, do not require planning permission. I am glad of this opportunity to set out the position regarding the recent suspension of the farm improvement scheme. The scheme was launched by the Department in July 2007 following the receipt of EU approval for Ireland's rural development programme 2007-13. The scheme provides grant aid up to a maximum...
- Air Services. (7 Nov 2007)
Mary Wallace: The Minister for Transport fully recognises that connectivity to both Shannon Airport and the west of Ireland is a key concern. Ireland's existing air services public service obligation, PSO, scheme is focused on subvention of services from Dublin to Kerry, Galway, Knock, Sligo, Donegal and Derry. These PSO routes serve regional airports which, because of their remote locations and-or...
- Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)
Mary Wallace: That is not what is involved at all.
- Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)
Mary Wallace: Deputy Creed is wrong about this matter.
- Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)
Mary Wallace: The Deputy is trying to scaremonger.
- Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)
Mary Wallace: I am delighted to have this opportunity to address the House on the amended motion tabled by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on behalf of the Government. This Government has taken a proactive approach to the development of the agrifood sector, in line with its Agri Vision 2015 plan. The report sets out a vision identifying the delivery of safe, high-quality, nutritious food,...
- Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)
Mary Wallace: There is no doubt that the industry faces many challenges in an increasingly competitive market. The story is to sell our beef and we can speak negatively or we can go down the road of promoting the quality of beef, which we see as the way forward for the industry. The measures I referred to demonstrate clearly the Government's commitment to the development of the agrifood industry. The...