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Seasonal Eating

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:05:57 +0000

Every 10 euro spend locally is worth 24 to the local economy, according to our minister for food, Trevor Sargent. In fact, TS himself actually issues seasonal vegetable press releases, telling conusmer citizens of this fair land about …... Continue reading »

Minister Trevor Sargent

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:36:18 +0000

ecoescape a posté une photo :. Minister Trevor Sargent. Ireland's Minister for Food and Horticulture.... Continue reading »

Catherine with Minister Trevor Sargent

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:35:52 +0000

ecoescape a posté une photo :. Catherine with Minister Trevor Sargent.... Continue reading »

Nuacht a hAon: Déardaoin 15 Bealtaine 2008

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:32:33 +0000

James Reilly & an Tánaiste Máire Ní Chochláin faoin gcinneadh gur iad an comhlucht Meiriceánach “Quest Diagnostics” a bheas ag déanamh tástáil feasta ar tástálacha smearaidh (smear tests); Dr. Peadar Ó Flatharta, Stiúrthóir Fiontar DCU …... Continue reading »

New organic training scheme to be available nationwide

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:55:57 +0000

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 »

Ireland to home-grow organic foods

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:47:54 +0000

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 »

Sunday Times Carbon Tax

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:23:17 +0000

(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 »

A Force for Change

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:35:25 +0000

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 »

Minister Presents Awards to Students

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:07:06 +0000

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 »

Taoiseach must set a date for exit, says top Green

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:58:47 +0000

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 »

Irish love of potatoes waning

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:07:12 +0000

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 »

Reports into cancer scandals to be published

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:38:38 +0000

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 »

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

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:46:41 +0000

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 »

Grow your own food?

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00:59 +0000

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 »

Quarter of a million Irish children challenged to potato growing …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:38:35 +0000

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 »

Quality Award for Donegan Landscaping

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:01:26 +0000

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 »

Super Bowl mission, just what Harney ordered

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:49:47 +0000

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 »

organic 2007 becoming organic 2008

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:57:15 +0000

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 »

Encore 8th December 07

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:52:41 +0000

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 »

IOFGA Conference 2007

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:53:50 +0000

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 »