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Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Noel Coonan: .... It has legitimate concerns. I do not know the reason we are running scared because these people are speaking of their concerns. It is not so long ago since gardaí had to resort to the blue flu to get points of view across. Even then their demands were not granted. They still have to use defective patrol cars and live in rat-infested stations throughout the country. Rural stations are...

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

Noel Coonan: ...romhat go dtí an Teach. These two issues are likely to have a serious impact on Irish citizens, both producers and consumers. Recent newspaper headlines have stated that 10,000 are to die in a flu epidemic and 50,000 will perish in a pandemic. It is known that bird flu, avian flu, can have catastrophic consequences but those figures are startling. I will return to the subject of avian flu...

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

Noel Coonan: I think the Chair is safe. Avian flu can have catastrophic consequences, especially when combined with human flu. We must be careful in our approach to this problem. I welcome some of the announcements made by the Minister of State in that regard. The Minister of State must address the public fear surrounding the availability of the antibiotic needed to treat an epidemic, or indeed, a...

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (28 Jan 2004)

Noel Coonan: ...and pasta become more popular. The demand for pre-prepared organic produce has increased due to growing concerns and awareness among people of food-related health issues and food safety. The avian flu epidemic in Thailand is a current cause of concern. These changes present a monumental challenge to the horticulture sector. Producers and wholesalers alike need advice and assistance to meet...