Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)
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This petition is an example of why the work we do is important and why the development of a public petitions process at the heart of the Oireachtas is beneficial. This citizen has brought his experience to bear to put forward his view and change has happened in these Houses as a result of him submitting his petition. That is encouraging. It is an example to encourage citizens to engage with this process and it shows that change can happen as a result. This is the initiative of one person who put forward his view, the petition was then brought through the system and the system will now change as a result of it. Well done to the petitioner. The petition remains open and we will be seeking to steer this one home.
Petition No.P00014/14 is entitled "Challenge of Dangerous Irish Law Making" from Ms Evelyn Flynn.The petitioner is asking thatthe Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine examine whether national legislation SI 357 of 2011 is a proper and true reflection and transposition of (a) the requirements of the authorities of a member state under Article 2, Decision 92/353/EEC, in relation to criteria for approval or recognition of organisations or associations, and (b) the requirements of a member state from 1 July 2009 in relation to an equine identification method laid down under Commission Regulation 504/2008. She has also sent representations to the Chief State Solicitor's office as ICS Limited was also an approved State agency under Article 4(3) of CR 504/2008. The petitioner has agreed to withdraw her petition as she is seeking further clarification from the European Commission and once she is in receipt of this information, she may resubmit a petition. Our committee formally acknowledges that the petition is withdrawn and confirmation of this fact will be sent to the petitioner. That concludes matters.