The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
MINISTER FOR Agriculture Brendan Smith has defended his negotiation of a new EU deal on milk quotas in the face of hostile opposition from some dairy farmers.
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008
MINISTER FOR Agriculture Brendan Smith has said Ireland could not have got a better deal on the Common Agricultural Policy than the one reached by EU ministers in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Blog Posts about Irish TDs - (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
ICMSA Deputy President John O’Leary questioned Minister Brendan Smith’s grasp of the damage inflicted on the Irish dairy sector. Another week in farming and another divergence of views has been clearly expressed with respect to the …... Continue reading »
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
MINISTER FOR Agriculture Brendan Smith was yesterday taken to task by his Cabinet colleague John Gormley over comments that climate change must not damage Irish agriculture.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008
... scratch, helped Wisconsin break through on the power play early in the third period.He set up Brendan Smith for a shot that Sauer saved. The rebound came out to Davies, who swept it into the net for his second goal of the season.Davies was being benched because Wisconsin coaches wanted to see him play better in even-strength situations.“I just kept working hard in practice,” Davies...
Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
Sheep farmers continue protest in Dublin28/11/2008 - 12:17:33It is day three of a protest by sheep farmers outside the Department of Agriculture in Dublin.They are demonstrating over claims that Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith has failed to deliver on promises made to the sector.Mr Smith secured funding for a 'Sheep Maintenance Payment' at a meeting in Brussels last week.
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
... men are keeping their animals at the front door of the department until Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith delivers them a €20 per ewe payment.Last week the Minister got permission from the EU to give unspent EU funds of €23 million to needy sectors, and Henry Burns, the IFA sheep committee chairman, says his sector needs it most and now.He said the Minister was on record that...
Blog Posts about Irish TDs - (Free subscription) | 23/11/2008
Irish fishermen have called on Ministers Brendan Smith and Tony Killeen to oppose EU proposals to introduce new restrictions on cod fishing in the Celtic Sea. The proposals are being discussed at talks in Brussels today and tomorrow. …... Continue reading »
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 23/11/2008
C.J. Bacher threw two touchdown passes, one to Eric Peterman in the fourth quarter after a 51-yard punt return by Brendan Smith, as Northwestern beat Illinois 27-10 Saturday to strengthen its case for a New Year's Day bowl.
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 23/11/2008
... no question there's something that has been missing."After Illinois cut its deficit to 16-10, Brendan Smith's 51-yard punt return to the Illinois 20 set up the touchdown that made it 24-10 and sealed the Illini's season."It has been our thing all year to give up a big play at a crucial time, and it happened again today," linebacker Brit Miller said.Said Zook: "The punt return is the...
Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
... have agreed an increase in milk quotas.The IFA says it is disappointed that Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith has agreed to the reduction in single farm payments, which have already been eroded by inflation since their introduction in 2003.
Belfast Telegraph (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
... agreed an increase in milk quotas.The IFA says it is disappointed that Irish Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith has agreed to the reduction in single farm payments, which have already been eroded by inflation since their introduction in 2003.
ClickPress (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
... Scheme’, he said. Meanwhile, Minister Killeen welcomed his colleague Minister for Agriculture, Brendan Smith’s intention to reconvene the Poultry Expert Group, which had been established to review the important issues facing the sector and to identify what steps could be taken to ensure the successful future of the industry. “It is timely to call the Expert Group together again to...
ireland.com (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith is travelling to the United States this weekend to promote Ireland's food sector.
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
... of numerous missed tackles by the Wildcats."The frustrating part is we beat ourselves," safety Brendan Smith said. "We didn't take advantage of situations. It was just little breakdowns that hurt us."Extra points: Fitzgerald would not confirm a report that Omar Conteh's knee injury did not appear to be season-ending. He said he would have an update Tuesday, which will be six days...
