Here we go again FF solution to everything inquiry paid by the tax payer

I’m not Coveney’s biggest fan but even I can realise this isn’t a problem of his making. The horsemeat scandal is also an international issue and other countries are struggling as well to find the origin of the problem. Eamon O Cuiv should put forward some ideas to find a solution instead of trying to score points. This could end up costing lots of Irish jobs so there should be united effort to bring it to an end, but I think jobs and the welfare of the Irish people ranks low on some politicians priorities.

O’Cuiv is clearly puffed up with FF’s nominal increase in popularity, and simply cannot restrain himself from a spot of peacocking. Coveney is doing a excellent job.

I thought only a few weeks ago Eamon O Cuiv was urging Coveney to shut up, box it off and sweep the issue under the carpet ie. ‘minimise the significance of the problem’.

Thankfully Coveney behaved like a minister and has done much to limit the damage to Ireland’s reputation in the (meat) process. Ireland has established a firm credibility overseas when it comes to food standards. Our FSAI blew the whistle on something that has likely been going on internationally for decades.

O Cuiv “come to grips with the situation ” Jesus that’s a laugh ,pot kettle springs to mind

Shut the phuck up eamonn…. Actually journal, could you, for one day, stop highlighting stories where ministers and opposition are paying lip service, really am sick of reading this tripe daily…

Simon, was the person who alerted Europe. He is doing great job, asking the right questions and, basically, saying the source of the problem is mainland Europe. In addition, he has not delayed action in this country including, seeking the assistance of the gardai. We are taking the correct line.

Would this Dev Og clown ever go away and stop making a fool of himself–Coveney has handled this matter in a highly competent manner as he have every other aspect of his brief including fisheries.Dev Og was a member of the worst Govt. in the history of the State and he bears full responsibility for driving the economy into the ground.

Coveney has done reasonably well. He is dealing with a difficult situation situation whereas Ó Cuív
is a difficult person who is trying to create difficulties.

Used to like O Cuiv until I realised he had one main interest – HIMSELF! making a political football out of this just to get noticed is another example.

I’m no fan of this so called government but Simon Coveney is doing quite a good job here and in fairness to him he is keeping on top of the crisis and he seems to have a damm good team behind him.
(will someone get Vincent Dolan a bottle of smelling salts lol)

Take a “run and jump ” Eamon
Say something constructive for a change

The pure nerve of Dev Og. Stunning

Aside from that, there is a very troubling aspect to this scandal, which has been largely ignored by the media (The Guardian being a notable exception), and that is the continued reliance on cheap food. It seems likely that the only way supermarket chains can keep selling these products at ridiculously low prices, is if their suppliers likewise reduce theirs. One way of doing that would be to… And the simple fact is that there’re millions of Europeans, already living at subsistence levels, who depend heavily on these products in order to survive. Food prices are rising, and look set to continue to do so for the foreseeable future, which leads one to surmise that this particular can of worms will not go away any day soon.

Maybe they found Eamons balls with the all the meat seeing he could not find them a few months back when he had the chance to go against the FF party policy

I don’t agree with O’Cuiv. In 2001 during the foot and mouth disease crisis the then Minister for Agriculture, Joe Walsh, of FF himself, took a very high profile and lead role in tackling that crisis. His leadership and the swift measures put in place in regard to that situation led to significant acclaim and sent a message that Ireland was in control of the issue. In this instance I don’t have any issue with the Minister, Mr. Coveney, taking a lead role provided he can quickly and decisively put measures in place to restore public, consumer and international confidence in our food/agriculture industry. Why should we hold costly independent enquiries when we have a Minister with supporting department, ready to deal with whatever enquiries are deemed appropriate.

Did only O’Cuiv call for this?
The Journal headline says ‘Calls’ – was O’Cuiv speaking in an echo chamber or were you just trying to make the article sound less like a FF Press Release and more like journalism?

O Cuiv !!! Go and help please..rather than sitting on your hole offering nothing more than criticism ..

Simon Coveney is probably the best minister of agriculture we have ever had in this country. He has a deep understanding of the industry and the issues. This horse meat scandal was uncovered and investigated under his watch. O’Cuiv has quite a task to match Coveney for credibility

Or can of horse meat. Ahem.

FF – Cheap politics, this is not what Ireland needs when such an affair occurs. All politicians and parties should work together to protect the hugely important food/meat industry and not use it as a political football to try to win some votes.

He is right, do yo want to eat knacker yard meat? When we don’t know where the horse meat comes from, all the meat has to be condemned and sent to the knackeryard

Any type ofinvestigation uncovers can upon can of worms. If someone can’t “get to grips” it’s because it’s an issue getting bigger all the time. Stop bickering o’cuiv, let the man work. I’m sure you’d do much better but you’re not in government. Tough.

28th of Janurary Final Update on Authenticity of Meat Products Investigation http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/final_update_meat_investigation_28.01.2013.html

Major Breakthrough on identifying the source of Equine DNA – Irish Ingredients tested clear
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/press/pressreleases/2013/january/title,68551,en.html In conclusion, the Minister said that the intensive investigation is now winding down.

testing my constitutional right to free speech with this post!…. My facebook account was closed down so it seems there is a bit of omerta between the journal and the facebook!
In y opinion Sion Coveney should resign!

With Mehole Martin calling Covney to step aside that’s all the more reason to drive on.

lots of fianna fails red thumbing