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Seanad: Organic Food Industry: Statements (20 May 2009)

Michael McCarthy: ...small way responsible for the tourism. We seek more tourists and a busier industry and this is a very significant impetus for local tourism. It is an annual event which has attracted the famous chef, Keith Floyd, Derek Davis and others. This is a form of decentralisation without mentioning the D-word. We almost bring the mountain to Mohammed. We bring people to the area and put some...

Seanad: Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Statements (9 Oct 2008)

Michael McCarthy: ...the generations, such families had to make do on very small budgets, particularly the female members of the households. These women were accountants, bookkeepers, purchasers, mothers, cooks, chefs and cleaners. Their role was multifaceted. Down through the years, there was very little support for such household leaders. I thank God we now have the wherewithal to put in place structures...

Seanad: Food Safety: Statements. (3 Mar 2005)

Michael McCarthy: ...recent years. We have built a good reputation internationally as a country for fine food and drink. Kinsale is the gourmet capital of Ireland and is well connected with Keith Floyd, the celebrity chef. The food industry here has earned a reputation which we are proud to show off to tourists and avail of ourselves as consumers. It is an important part of the economy and we are therefore...