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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Mansergh: While joining with other Members to express concern about the spread of avian flu and bearing in mind the possible restart of the World Trade Organisation negotiations following various private discussions at Davos involving Commissioner Mandelson, it is vital to have an effective and vigilant Minister and Department for Agriculture and Food, as we do. Consequently, I am highly concerned by...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Martin Mansergh: ...if any problem emerges in our immediate vicinity. In terms of the implications for humans, we have been treated to many headlines about pandemics and references to the millions who died in the flu outbreak of 1918. The Minister of State noted in his speech that the number of deaths to date in the highly populous south-east Asia regions is 60. However, a headline proclaiming that millions...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2004)

Martin Mansergh: ...in a separate category in this instance. Members of these organisations do not have the right to strike in the way others do, though that has been subverted to a degree through what is termed "blue flu". The law in this area has not prevented spokesmen for Garda and Defence Forces representative associations from being, on occasion, as forthright in their public comments as any trade...