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10 Sep 2008

It has been a long time coming, but the granting of additional …

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

The minister responsible, Trevor Sargent, is understandably chuffed, claiming to be “pleased that we are able to deliver on this so soon.” So he should be. To apply, contact the department of Agriculture’s milk policy division. ... Continue reading »

Reflections on Terra Madre Ireland

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

Then each workshop got to present their conclusions to the two ministers – Trevor Sargent and Michelle Gildernew, from the North. These 2 in turn then responded – both speaking very positively and indeed reassuringly – Min Sargent gave ... Continue reading »

09 Sep 2008

Terra Madre blog roundup

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on bibliocook.com

Trevor Sargent's speech to Terra Madre Ireland 2008. * Fishermen's Federation leaders at Waterford Terra Madre Slow Food conference from BYM Marine & Maritime News. Also, more updates on the Terra Madre site, including: ... Continue reading »

26 Aug 2008

Terra Madre for Waterford, 4th – 7th September

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

Not to mention the opportunity to hear the views of Ireland’s two Ministers of Food, Trevor Sargent from the Republic and Michelle Gildernew from the North, followed by President Mary McAleese, and the chance to feast off the best food ... Continue reading »

13 Aug 2008

Food and the Future

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on irishtimes.com/blogs/outsidein

Incidentally, I think Trevor Sargent has similar feelings and has been working towards possible solutions as Minister of State for Food and Horticulture. It is interesting to note that farming in Ireland hasn’t been taken over by big ... Continue reading »

Quota Allocation for Organic Milk Producers

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on farmingpages.com

Mr Trevor Sargent TD, The Minister for Food and Horticulture at the…... Continue reading »

10 Aug 2008

FG urges patient safety body to be set up

An article about James Reilly seen on irishtimes.com

FINE GAEL health spokesman Dr James Reilly has said he is disappointed by the failure of the Commission on Patient Safety to put forward proposals for a patient safety authority.... Continue reading »

05 Aug 2008

Hospital bed record 'a sick joke'

An article about James Reilly seen on irishtimes.com

A CLAIM that only 10 extra beds have been provided in acute hospitals between 2005 and 2007 was made yesterday by the Fine Gael health spokesman, Dr James Reilly TD.... Continue reading »

04 Aug 2008

We were promised more patient beds – we got 10

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

Fine Gael Health spokesman Dr James Reilly described the data as a “sick joke”. “A net gain of 10 beds since 2005. This is what the minister has to show after three full years and a €40bn spend in total — three in-patient beds a year,” ... Continue reading »

16 Jul 2008

Farmers' Markets: to Regulate or Incentivise?

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

With this in mind, some promising steps have been taken by Junior Minister Trevor Sargent to address the standards to which farmers’ markets operate. While there is a consultation process underway, involving a number of Departments and ... Continue reading »

04 Jul 2008

Seasonal Eating

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on greenme.ie/greenblog

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 »

07 Jun 2008

Minister Trevor Sargent

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on flickr.com/photos/ecoescape

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

Catherine with Minister Trevor Sargent

An article about Trevor Sargent seen on flickr.com/photos/ecoescape

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

18 May 2008

Nuacht a hAon: Déardaoin 15 Bealtaine 2008

An article about James Reilly seen on rte.ie/rnag/nuachtahaon.html

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 »

05 May 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 2008

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 »


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