Results 21-26 of 26 for flu speaker:Denis Naughten

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Denis Naughten: In light of the outbreak of H5N1 avian flu in Scotland yesterday, will the Tánaiste clarify the enactment of section 54 of the Health Act 1947 which was amended by the Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill? It will allow for the labelling of the country of origin of all foods used in the catering trade. The Bill was passed by the House but has not yet been enacted. I asked...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 Apr 2006)

Denis Naughten: ...Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following urgent matter: in light of the disclosure by the Scottish authorities that preliminary tests have found a highly pathogenic strain of H5 avian flu in the wild bird population, there is an immediate need for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to outline the steps she is taking to protect the domestic poultry industry against a...

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Denis Naughten: On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle made no decision on the Standing Order 31 requests. The one with regard to avian flu is a serious issue and should be addressed.

Order of Business. (21 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: When will the Animal Health Bill be introduced? There is a threat of avian flu here and it takes hours to contact the Department of Agriculture and Food to report a suspect case. When will there be a properly-manned hotline so that people can report incidents concerning an outbreak of avian flu here? The present situation is totally unacceptable. If we are to have confidence in the security...

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: ...on the floor of this House to vote against the regulation. Many of the Government Deputies who spoke tonight were sensible. They did not mention the Minister's amendment but talked about avian flu, the dairy industry and the beef industry. They ignored the issue because they know she is wrong, she will crucify farmers and put them out on the road. I ask the House to support our motion and...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (18 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent national importance, namely, in light of the confirmation of avian flu within the borders of the European Union, there is a need for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to outline the steps she is taking to protect Irish poultry flocks and those being taken by the Government to stop the entry of the...