Results 1-3 of 3 for flu speaker:John Paul Phelan
- Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)
John Paul Phelan: ...will continue to obtain fair payment for their products. I agree with Senator Bradford's comments on the farm grant scheme, which is a welcome initiative. I also wish to raise the issue of avian flu. It is not directly related to the motion before the House but I would like to know what measures the Minister's Department has put in place to combat a potential outbreak of avian flu in...
- Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (28 Jan 2004)
John Paul Phelan: .... It is very wrong that funding in this vital area has been cut over the past couple of budgets. Other speakers have spoken about consumer confidence in products. We are all aware of the bird flu currently in the Far East. A large volume of poultry meat from the Far East ends up being processed in Ireland. I am aware the EU has taken action to ensure that will cease while the infection...
- Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)
John Paul Phelan: ...that the Government could announce a â¬35 million decrease. I am baffled at the proposed decrease in funding for the food safety budget when we hear daily about threats from such issues as avian 'flu and beef imports from South America. It is incredible. The Minister is at pains to point out the increases he has announced for the Department of Education and Science. I welcome the fact...