Results 1-20 of 29 for speaker:Ollie Wilkinson

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Ollie Wilkinson: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak in this debate. With modern travel, only a few hours on a plane will take one half way across the world. The world is definitely a smaller place now and it is time we did something to regulate the situation. We are not denying citizenship to anybody. There is no doubt about that. However, speaking to one humane and talented medical practitioner in a...

Job Losses. (4 May 2005)

Ollie Wilkinson: I thank Deputy O'Shea for affording me the opportunity to say a few words on a black and dismal day for our part of west Waterford. Waterford Crystal is not alone a great Waterford industry, but has been a flagship Irish concern recognised throughout the world for the production of an amazing product. The company's workers were highly skilled and the industry provided tremendous employment...

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion. (18 Oct 2005)

Ollie Wilkinson: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this amendment. Ireland has always been a country with a strong agricultural base and this remains the case with our 135,000 farm families. While many aspects of agriculture have changed and evolved, it is still an integral part of the dynamic economy. Agriculture and the agri-sector include every region of the country and are of major...

Leaders' Questions. (19 Oct 2005)

Ollie Wilkinson: She will give Deputy Kenny directions.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (22 Nov 2005)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost to date in 2005 of the Garda investigation into alleged planning irregularities in Waterford County Council; the expected completion date for the investigation; the number of gardaí who have been involved in the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35503/05]

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Ollie Wilkinson: I come from Waterford, the historically famous port of Helvick and Dunmore East, adjacent to the Celtic Sea and a rich fishing ground. As we examine the fishing industry, it bears a resemblance to the agriculture industry in that it is difficult to attract young people to it. We realise the great danger associated with this hazardous occupation but I wonder if this is factored into...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Deputy Coughlan is a wonderful Minister for Agriculture and Food.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Last week, I had the pleasure of a visit from the Minister in my constituency. She spent six hours with numerous delegations representing people connected with farming. All the main bodies and each of the delegates were more than impressed at her knowledge of farming and her commitment to it. She has done wonderful work since taking up office. She now deals with three issues, one jointly,...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: It is not for me to say, but it will make for interesting times. We will watch and see what happens.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: As the Minister indicated, labelling is an important issue. Consumers are demanding full information and assurance about the food they eat. I commend the Minister for her proactive approach to beef labelling since being appointed.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Legislation is well advanced and it is expected to be enacted soon. This will require hotels, restaurants, pubs and all those involved in catering to provide their customers with information on the country of origin of the beef they are serving. While labelling of beef is already compulsory at retail level, it has not been mandatory in these sectors. The drafting of the subsidiary beef...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: While the legislative process is being completed, the representative bodies for hotels, restaurants and pubs have agreed to recommend to their members to provide information on a voluntary basis. The next step will be to extend the process of labelling of country of origin to other meats, primarily poultry meat, pigmeat and sheep meat at retail and catering level. Because of different...

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to contribute on this important subject. It is hard to believe that in 2003 we had the lowest number of road deaths for almost 40 years but the figures are climbing again. While a target of 300 road deaths is set for this year, it is not a subject to discuss in terms of targets. The target should be nil. The numbers of deaths and...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (29 Mar 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the incidence of BSE and brucellosis in cattle herd in 2005 compared with 2003 and 2004; and if she intends to introduce policy changes to these schemes. [12201/06]

Written Answers — Horticulture Industry: Horticulture Industry (29 Mar 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the progress in expanding the horticulture sector here. [12204/06]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this amendment. I agree with the Minister's proposal that consideration of the Bill be adjourned for nine months. This is a serious business and we must do it correctly. There are endless problems in estates due to their management, planning problems and so forth. There are problems with apartment complex management. Reported problems tend to be about...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It is a pity that the issue of doping should arise in a sport that has made such strides in recent years. Although I was interested in greyhound racing in my earlier years, I have missed out in more recent times, probably as a result of my political commitments. I recently attended the opening ceremony of the Waterford dog track, during which...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: It is a pity that this serious issue has arisen. During the last Olympic games, Ireland was thrilled to see a horseman win an Olympic medal but doom and gloom set in after certain allegations were substantiated. It was a grave disappointment to the people of Ireland, so I commend the Minister on his efforts to resolve this issue. While it will not be easy to do so, it is very important that...

Written Answers — Forestry Industry: Forestry Industry (27 Jun 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the contribution forestry makes to the environment here. [24475/06]

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I wish to share time with Deputy Devins. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this sad situation. Much has been said and written on this matter and many people have suffered as a result of what happened. Nothing in monetary terms and no words of mine or those of the eloquent speakers to whom I have listened can right the awful wrongs done to those people. We are discussing those who...