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Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: The annual report of the data protection commissioner is an interesting document and should be discussed here. For some months I have been arguing strongly for the introduction of speed cameras throughout Ireland as a method of reducing road deaths. The Data Protection Commissioner has some very moderate views in this regard. This topic would benefit from a debate which would express the...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I second the amendment. I cannot improve on Senator Henry's contribution and I support what she said. I welcome the Minister back to the House. On Committee Stage she paid attention to many of the amendments before us again today.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I would like to make the same case as has been made regarding the insertion of "Class A". The Minister's reasoning for not mentioning "Class A" in the Bill was that this might not be the term used in ten or 20 years time when the legislation would still operate. However, I believe to do so would put at rest the minds of those with concerns. Section 46(3)(a) reads: This subsection applies to a...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: Having listened to the Minister's logical and rational explanation of the provision, I am happy not to move it.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I move amendment No. 38: In page 79, to delete lines 36 and 37 and substitute the following: "(2) Only a person or persons registered under Part 4 may apply for, or be granted, a certificate under subsection (1).". We debated this on Committee Stage. The intention is to copper-fasten the Bill's provisions. The existing provision, at section 110(2), states: "Only a registered person may apply...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I understand the concerns which gave rise to this amendment but it is fair to say that, as the Minister has explained, there could be situations for which it would not be the ideal solution.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I second the amendment. We had a good debate on Committee Stage and I agree with Senator McCarthy's point. Documents are hard to come by and are not always easily replaced. I keep my birth certificate in a safe for when I need it but I have a copy if it is required for other occasions. The same applies in this instance. We passed legislation concerning driving licences to the effect they must...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I move amendment No. 43: In page 87, line 17, after "premises," to insert "on foot of the issue of a warrant issued by a judge of the District Court,". We are back to the Committee Stage debate when I spoke about rights in respect of a person's home. A person's home and veterinary practice could be the same premises. Interestingly, the report of the Data Protection Commissioner was published...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: The Minister has used moderate words. In regard to an amendment we tabled with the best of intentions, time has not been found to answer it and it may be answered in the other House, in which case it will come back to us. We would like the kudos of having it in this House rather than in the other House.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I appreciate that and thank the Minister. Section 128 states: "On the application of an authorised officer, a judge of the District Court, if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—". Section 127(1) states: "In carrying out his or her functions under section 126, an authorised officer may—". I do not understand why in one case a judge of the District Court is...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: That is what I was hoping for. On that basis we certainly will not push the amendment.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: The Minister has responded very positively to numerous suggestions and amendments we have tabled. In that case I look forward to seeing what happens in the other House. I thank the Minister and withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I add my congratulations to the officials and to the Minister and echo the words of Senator Henry regarding the manner in which the Minister dealt with this Bill. It had a long gestation but nothing seemed to be happening until the Minister took hold of it. I reiterate that she dealt with the Bill in a logical, rational and moderate manner. I did not use the phrase, "pleasant smile" but I...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I will speak later.

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I wish to tell a story about arriving in Shanghai Airport in Singapore a few years ago. The plane on which my wife and I arrived landed at the same time as two other jumbo jets. I looked to the left and to the right and said we would be at the airport all day. As we came to the immigration department I was impressed that every seat was occupied. There was no delay. The immigration authorities...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Feargal Quinn: Will the Leader bring to the attention of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the challenge facing a juror who must sit beside the family of the accused in court, a family that takes note of the names and addresses of every juror called? This happened recently in the case of a murder trial. We do not have an immediate ability to address this matter but the danger of intimidation...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Feargal Quinn: It should be drawn to the attention of the Minister.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I welcome the opportunity to debate this subject. I have some difficulty supporting the Government's amendment, particularly its second bullet point, which says "condemns exploitation of all workers in Ireland". I do not believe that all workers in Ireland are exploited. I am sure that is not the meaning the Minister intends.