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[[Liam Aylward]] (born 27 September 1952, Kilkenny) is an Irish MEP from [[Fianna Fáil Party]].  
 
[[Liam Aylward]] (born 27 September 1952, Kilkenny) is an Irish MEP from [[Fianna Fáil Party]].  
  
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He has been named on the French honours list for the year 2008 for his achievements "on the broader European political stage." This is the highest honour that the French Government can give to a non-French national.<ref>[http://www.munster-express.ie/community-notes/kilkenny/liam-aylward-honoured-by-french-government/ ''The Munster Express''], "Liam Aylward honoured by French Government," 07 November 2008, accessed 22 January 2009.</ref>
  
==Background==
 
  
[[Liam Aylward]] was highly concerned about the legislation opposing the use of pesticides for health and environmental reasons. He explained that the possible damage to the large and  smaller scale farmers "at such an economically sensitive time" makes it "the most prudent approach to adopt," with the excuse of "protecting local livelihoods." The name of [[Iverk Produce Ltd]] (company on wholesale fruit, vegetables and potatoes) has been pronounced as being of primary importance in his political base.<ref>[http://www.munster-express.ie/business/aylward-fighting-potato-growers-corner-as-pesticide-changes-sought/ Keyes, Dermot], "Aylward fighting potato growers’ corner as pesticide changes sought," 17 October 2008, ''The Munster Express'', accessed 22 January 2009.</ref>
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==Record of Controversies==
  
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===Legislation on Pesticides===
  
He has been named on the French honours list for the year 2008 for his achievements "on the broader European political stage." This is the highest honour that the French Government can give to a non-French national.<ref>[http://www.munster-express.ie/community-notes/kilkenny/liam-aylward-honoured-by-french-government/ ''The Munster Express''], "Liam Aylward honoured by French Government," 07 November 2008, accessed 22 January 2009.</ref>
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[[Liam Aylward]] was highly concerned about the legislation opposing the use of pesticides for health and environmental reasons. He explained that the possible damage to the large and  smaller scale farmers "at such an economically sensitive time" makes it "the most prudent approach to adopt," with the excuse of "protecting local livelihoods." [[Iverk Produce Ltd]] (a company dealing in wholesale fruit, vegetables and potatoes) is an important employer in Aylward's constituency.<ref>[http://www.munster-express.ie/business/aylward-fighting-potato-growers-corner-as-pesticide-changes-sought/ Keyes, Dermot], "Aylward fighting potato growers’ corner as pesticide changes sought," 17 October 2008, ''The Munster Express'', accessed 22 January 2009.</ref><ref>Aylward's website presents a picture of him attending one of the events Iverk Produce Ltd sponsors: [http://www.liamaylward.com/media.php?LID=1&Cat=Media Liam Aylward, MEP, at Iverk Show].</ref>
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===Declaration of Financial Interests===
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[[Liam Aylward]] states in his Declaration of Financial Interests that he has nothing to declare.<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-dif/28114_08-12-2008.PDF European Parliament], Declaration of Members' Financial Interests: Liam Aylward, accessed 22 January 2009.</ref>
  
  
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==Resources==
 
==Resources==
  
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*[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-dif/28114_08-12-2008.PDF European Parliament], Declaration of Members' Financial Interests: Liam Aylward, accessed 22 January 2009.
 
*[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSearch/view.do?country=IE&partNumber=1&zone=East&language=EN&id=28114 European Parliament], MEP Directory: Liam Aylward, accessed 22 January 2009.
 
*[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSearch/view.do?country=IE&partNumber=1&zone=East&language=EN&id=28114 European Parliament], MEP Directory: Liam Aylward, accessed 22 January 2009.
 
*[http://www.munster-express.ie/business/aylward-fighting-potato-growers-corner-as-pesticide-changes-sought/ Keyes, Dermot], "Aylward fighting potato growers’ corner as pesticide changes sought," 17 October 2008, ''The Munster Express'', accessed 22 January 2009.
 
*[http://www.munster-express.ie/business/aylward-fighting-potato-growers-corner-as-pesticide-changes-sought/ Keyes, Dermot], "Aylward fighting potato growers’ corner as pesticide changes sought," 17 October 2008, ''The Munster Express'', accessed 22 January 2009.

Revision as of 16:13, 22 January 2009

Liam Aylward (born 27 September 1952, Kilkenny) is an Irish MEP from Fianna Fáil Party.

He has been named on the French honours list for the year 2008 for his achievements "on the broader European political stage." This is the highest honour that the French Government can give to a non-French national.[1]


Record of Controversies

Legislation on Pesticides

Liam Aylward was highly concerned about the legislation opposing the use of pesticides for health and environmental reasons. He explained that the possible damage to the large and smaller scale farmers "at such an economically sensitive time" makes it "the most prudent approach to adopt," with the excuse of "protecting local livelihoods." Iverk Produce Ltd (a company dealing in wholesale fruit, vegetables and potatoes) is an important employer in Aylward's constituency.[2][3]


Declaration of Financial Interests

Liam Aylward states in his Declaration of Financial Interests that he has nothing to declare.[4]


Affiliations


Curriculum vitae

  • Diploma in Building and Construction (1972). Laboratory technician.
  • Member of Kilkenny County Council (1974-2002): at various times served on the Health Committee, Education Committee and Planning Committee.
  • Chairman, South-Eastern Health Board (1987-1988).
  • Chairman, Vocational Education Authority (1997-2002).
  • Member of Dáil Éireann (1977- ): at various times member of the Health Committee, Public Accounts Committee, Sport and Tourism Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee and Public Enterprise and Transport Committee.
  • Minister of State, Department of Energy (1988-1989).
  • Minister for Forestry (1992-1994).
  • Minister for Sport and Youth.
  • Minister of State, Department of Education, Minister of State, Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (2002-2004).


Contact

Address:
Parlement européen
Bât. Altiero Spinelli
04F349
60, rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60
B-1047 Bruxelles/Brussel
Phone:
+32 (0)2 28 45782
Email:
liam.aylward@europarl.europa.eu
Website:
www.liamaylward.com


Resources

  • European Parliament, Declaration of Members' Financial Interests: Liam Aylward, accessed 22 January 2009.
  • European Parliament, MEP Directory: Liam Aylward, accessed 22 January 2009.
  • Keyes, Dermot, "Aylward fighting potato growers’ corner as pesticide changes sought," 17 October 2008, The Munster Express, accessed 22 January 2009.
  • The Munster Express, "Liam Aylward honoured by French Government," 07 November 2008, accessed 22 January 2009.


Notes

  1. The Munster Express, "Liam Aylward honoured by French Government," 07 November 2008, accessed 22 January 2009.
  2. Keyes, Dermot, "Aylward fighting potato growers’ corner as pesticide changes sought," 17 October 2008, The Munster Express, accessed 22 January 2009.
  3. Aylward's website presents a picture of him attending one of the events Iverk Produce Ltd sponsors: Liam Aylward, MEP, at Iverk Show.
  4. European Parliament, Declaration of Members' Financial Interests: Liam Aylward, accessed 22 January 2009.