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05 May

New organic training scheme to be available nationwide

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on olivermoore.blogspot.com

A new organisation called NOTS, the National Organic Training Skillnet was launched in Dublin by the Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent TD on Tuesday 22nd April last. NOTS, which was launched in the European Commission ... Continue reading »

22 Apr

Ireland to home-grow organic foods

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on fairhome.co.uk

Trevor Sargent, the minister of state responsible for food and horticulture, said in a speech at the Green Party conference that a government announcement detailing a strategy for organic food production is immanent. ... Continue reading »

13 Apr

Sunday Times Carbon Tax

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on joegarde.com

(How long has that taken) Announced by Trevor Sargent at the Green party conference this could prove to be the first “real” reward for coalition. I digress ! Prize 100 euros. Brief: A strap line consisting of tags or keyword phrases for ... Continue reading »

06 Apr

A Force for Change

An article about James Reilly seen on biopsy.wordpress.com

Eamonn Gilmore (leader of the Labour Party), James Reilly (Fine Gael health spokesman) and the Lord Mayor of Dublin all participated in the rally. The march was well-organised with the Gardaí providing an escort of outriders to ... Continue reading »

17 Mar

Minister Presents Awards to Students

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on organiccollege.com

To a full house on a stormy wet Monday last, the Minister for Food and Horticulture, Trevor Sargent TD presented some fifty Graduates of the Organic College in Dromcollogher with National Awards by the Further Education and Training ... Continue reading »

05 Mar

Taoiseach must set a date for exit, says top Green

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com

Earlier yesterday, former party leader Trevor Sargent, who was a staunch critic of Fianna Fail while in opposition, claimed the controversy surrounding the Taoiseach's financial affairs was a matter solely for Fianna Fail. ... Continue reading »

22 Feb

Irish love of potatoes waning

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on streetsofdublin.blogspot.com

The Minister of State for Horticulture, Trevor Sargent, said there needs to be a return to the basic of growing and consuming of more natural foods - especially potatoes. Source: rte.ie via infomatique. Add Photos & Videos NP NowPublic ... Continue reading »

18 Feb

Reports into cancer scandals to be published

An article about James Reilly seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

This was dismissed by Fine Gael health spokesman James Reilly, who said the perception that legal issues were delaying the publication of reports was misguided. ‘‘By no stretch of the imagination could this be considered an appropriate, ... Continue reading »

15 Feb

Harney wields axe on health service's Q&A unit

An article about James Reilly seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

However, Fine Gael's Dr James Reilly said last night that a “straightforward” question posed months ago was still not answered. He said it was “typical of the minister to be putting distance between herself and the HSE” in referring ... Continue reading »

11 Feb

Grow your own food?

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on irishliberty.wordpress.com

Food Minister Trevor Sargent says more people must become involved in growing their own food:. “It is vital for food security in Ireland and worldwide that more people become involved in growing their own food. ... Continue reading »

10 Feb

Quarter of a million Irish children challenged to potato growing …

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on irishfarming.ie

The initiative was launched today (Tuesday) by Minister Trevor Sargent on the Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship in Dublin 1. potato-grow.jpg The aim of the initiative is to educate primary pupils on how potatoes grow and their nutritional, ... Continue reading »

09 Feb

Quality Award for Donegan Landscaping

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on doneganlandscaping.wordpress.com

Picture: Aidan Cotter [chief executive Bord Bia], David Milner [landscape manager], Peter Donegan [Director] & Trevor Sargent [Green Party]. Friday 8th February saw The Donegan Lanscaping team be awarded The Quality Award. ... Continue reading »

08 Feb

Super Bowl mission, just what Harney ordered

An article about James Reilly seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

FG health spokesman Dr James Reilly told TDs the minister’s absence showed her “growing disconnection and disengagement from the health service”. Ms Harney’s seven-day tour, on which she is accompanied by her husband and a number of ... Continue reading »

09 Jan

organic 2007 becoming organic 2008

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on olivermoore.blogspot.com

One thing that might have a bearing on these figures, and a definite high of 2007, is of course the Ministry Trevor Sargent has taken on, which has organic under it’s remit. The Greens entering government was certainly a noteworthy ... Continue reading »

22 Dec 2007

Encore 8th December 07

An article about Michael Kennedy seen on nearfm.ie/podcast

Debbie Mc Mahon Speaks to Fiona Poona of Fiona’s angels on “Lunchtime Miscellany”. Leslie Murphy speaks to Finna Fail TD Michael Kennedy regarding the situation of the orphanags in Bulgaria. File Download (27:01 min / 24.8 MB)... Continue reading »

13 Dec 2007

IOFGA Conference 2007

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on olivermoore.blogspot.com

Minister of State with responsibility for organic farming, Trevor Sargent, spoke of the need for better training to be developed in organic horticulture and tillage, of the fossil fuel dependency of conventional farming, ... Continue reading »

11 Dec 2007

report on local food conference Mullingar November 2007

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on olivermoore.blogspot.com

Minister of State for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent opened proceedings, emphasising the importance of the agri-food sector, but also the growing desire consumers have for “speciality, regional local and organic food”. ... Continue reading »

Reilly slams HSE attitude to vetting of doctors

An article about James Reilly seen on independent.ie/breaking-news

Fine Gael TD James Reilly has slammed the HSE's attitude towards ensuring that hospital doctors are competent enough to do their job.... Continue reading »

27 Nov 2007

Trevor Sergant to talk on Local Food production in Mayo

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on castlebar.ie

Information Night on Local Food Production with Trevor Sargent TD and Seamus Sheridan, Sheridans Cheesemongers on November 26th in the Travellers Friend Hotel, Castlebar, at 8pm.... Continue reading »

23 Nov 2007

Ireland-Dr James Reilly (FG) exposes major deficiencies in cancer …

An article about James Reilly seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com

FG health spokesman, Dr James Reilly, called for Mary Harney’s resignation following the revelation today that 97 women who had breast ultrasounds at Portlaoise Hospital are to be recalled for surgical review. ... Continue reading »


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