Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Does the Deputy see value in bringing the veterinary council to the committee during this Stage of the legislation to give its input and answer some broader questions a number of members have brought today?

When this committee fulfils our deliberations and in the event it passes the legislation with whatever amendments come before us, it goes on the Order Paper. The Deputy mentioned the Business Committee. I take it it needs to be taken in Government time. Can it be brought forward as a Private Members' Bill within the lottery? How does that work? As a first-time Deputy, I am not sure of the mechanics of it.