Results 21-29 of 29 for speaker:Ollie Wilkinson

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...

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...

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]

Leaders' Questions. (19 Oct 2005)

Ollie Wilkinson: She will give Deputy Kenny directions.

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...

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...

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...