Timmins, Billy

Thursday, 22 May 2003

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 567 No. 3

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Order of Business.

The Tánaiste may be aware that a court order was signed yesterday instructing the Minister for Agriculture and Food—More Button

—to produce documentation so an individual farmer can dispose of his animals. Does the Tánaiste agree that it is regrettable that this House could not solve the problem in recent months despite repeat...More Button

For two months, we have sought a solution in the House and met nothing but silence and disinterest. No effort has been made to address the problem. The Tánaiste might be interested in outlining her vi...More Button

Ceisteanna - Questions. Priority Questions. - Common Agricultural Policy.

Asked the minister: his position regarding the Fischler proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.More Button

Where does the Minister believe the Fischler proposals will end up? When does he believe agreement will be reached and when will the next meeting of the Council of Ministers be held? He stated that th...More Button

I urge the Minister to fight for the best deal possible for this country. There are people who find certain aspects of the Fischler proposals attractive but I believe if the Fischler proposals come in...More Button

Ceisteanna - Questions. Priority Questions. - Industrial Disputes.

On a point of order, Question No. 4 is the same as this one. Is the Minister taking them separately?More Button

Other Questions. - Veterinary Inspections Service.

I have two simple questions for the Minister. How does he propose to deal with the issue? He stated that he was having discussions with the veterinary unions, but what would he like to see as their ou...More Button

Other Questions. - Food Industry.

The Minister mentioned the comprehensive guidance available. I have encountered a constituent who has put a number of years and virtually all of his income into the development of a food product. Is t...More Button

Other Questions. - Food Safety Standards.

I thank the Minister of State. Will he agree there is concern among farmers that a great deal of non-EU beef is coming into this country? Can the Minister assure me that such concern is not well-found...More Button

I encountered a lady recently who had purchased a lasagne in the constituency of the Minister of State, Deputy Aylward. There was a wrapper around it indicating it had been produced by a certain meat ...More Button

In Japan.More Button

Other Questions. - Beef Imports.

It appears that there may have been a slip of the pen during the drafting of the question because the information sought probably related to non-EU beef imports. Perhaps I misinterpreted the Minister ...More Button

Will the Minister of State provide us with a list of the companies which import beef?More Button

Adjournment Debate. - Job Creation.

I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for the Adjournment debate. I represent the constituency of Wicklow and east Carlow. There is a general perception that Wicklow is a wealthy count...More Button

Glenealy is in east Wicklow.More Button

Written Answers. - Animal Identification Scheme.

Asked the minister: when the contract for the supply of bovine identification tags will be awarded; if he will consider awarding the contract to more than one agent; and if he will make a statement on the matter.More Button

Written Answers. - Army Equitation School.

Asked the minister: his policy with respect to the sale of horses from the equitation school; and if he will make a statement on the matter.More Button

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