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Planning and Development Regulations: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Recommendation 54 is a long way down the list.

Planning and Development Regulations: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: A lot done, more to do. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the regulation. I agree with the Minister it is disappointing that we do not have more time to tease this out in committee. I will raise a number of points regarding the Minister's proposals——

Planning and Development Regulations: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I accept that. Five minutes in which to reply to all these queries is wholly inadequate. A committee is the proper place to tease out such issues.

Planning and Development Regulations: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: This issue was discussed in 2000 and there was a significant amount of debate on this specific proposal. I am disappointed the issue of afforestation has not been considered in respect of the regulations. There is concern in the Minister's county, as well as in many other counties, because the provisions do not allow a mechanism for public objection to forestry in instances when a community...

Planning and Development Regulations: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: What is more, Bord na Móna is exempt from the regulations.

Planning and Development Regulations: Motion (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Local authority offices will have a field day.

Planning and Development Regulations: Motion (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: That is the programme for Government.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 10: In page 43, line 1, after "regulations" to insert the following: "following the approval of each House of the Oireachtas". It is critical that any provision made under section 55 of the Bill, or any regulations made under such a provision, should be brought before the Oireachtas. The power given under subsection (5) means that the Minister may make regulations to...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: The Minister of State is making my argument for me. I accept that the reason for the procedure and the provision is not to broaden but to restrict what were, up to now, common agricultural practices carried out by farmers on their farms. Subsequent to the Minister bringing in the regulation, there will automatically be an additional cost to farmers because what the Minister will do is exclude...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: The difficulty is that this is a charge. The reality is that when the Minister excludes a particular procedure that up to now was carried out as a standard operating practice on a farm, it will mean a charge because it will be up to a veterinary practitioner to carry out that procedure. That is why I believe that such a regulation should come before the House.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Yes.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 11: In page 43, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: "56.—A person may transport an animal to a veterinary premises under the meaning of Part 9 for the purposes of first aid or medical assistance in an emergency, without complying with normal animal movement regulations.". I tabled this amendment because it came to my notice from talking to a number of...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Will this matter be discussed or addressed?

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I will withdraw the amendment on that basis.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I support Deputy Upton's amendment.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 13: In page 43, line 29, after "medicine" to insert the following: ", including the issue of prescriptions and prescription only medicines,". I do not accept the argument put forward by the Minister on Committee Stage for not accepting the amendment tabled on this matter. The veterinary profession is strongly lobbying that its practitioners should be the ones who would be...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I dispute the Minister of State's interpretation and he is trying to use that argument to muddy the waters. I do not believe that is the situation. Section 57 makes it an offence for a registered person to employ an unregistered person to carry out practices that should normally be done by someone who is registered. The reality is that prescription-only veterinary medicines are being issued...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 14: In page 44, to delete lines 14 to 20 and substitute the following: "(3) Prior to making a regulation under subsection (1) or section 55(5) the Minister shall seek and obtain the approval of each House of the Oireachtas.".

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I support Deputy Upton's amendments. She has made a valid point. An ambiguity exists within the legislation which should be addressed. It is appropriate that it should be addressed in this manner. A person might be convicted of something that is completely unrelated and may have nothing to do with how he or she practises as a veterinary practitioner. While it may have no implications for...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 22: In page 67, to delete lines 38 and 39. The purpose of the amendments is to address an anomaly in the Bill. Under the legislation as framed, the Minister of State, a veterinary practitioner, surgeon, schoolteacher or any other professional may cross the road to help out a neighbour if one of his ewes is in difficulty lambing. A veterinary nurse is the only person who...