Results 1,041-1,060 of 1,966 for speaker:Mary Henry
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: The anaesthetic can be given only by a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: If that is the case, does this provision not then conflict with the Medicines Board legislation?
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: Far be it from me to dispute what the Attorney General has said, even though I frequently disagree with his advice. Is there no conflict?
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: Can the anaesthetic still be given by someone other than a vet?
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: That is fine.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: Suitably qualified and with no false diplomas.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: Despite this amendment, this section will still not allow for the council's education committee to co-opt specialists. While I am sure the Minister has good reasons for tabling this amendment, this is perhaps a limiting factor, which is a matter of concern to me. The Minister has gone some way in adjusting the size of the committee.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: I support the amendments, as I did in the past. First, some Christian denominations believe that one should not swear an oath. Quakers, for example, believe it is wrong. Second, oaths are sworn far too easily. The most amazing evidence is given under oath, after which contradictory evidence is brought forward both in the courts and in tribunals. As a practising member of the Christian church,...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: The amount of work that has gone into this amendment is incredible and I congratulate all those who put it together because it covers everything extremely well. It is important to remember veterinary nursing is a profession in its own right. It was always interesting to note there were far greater penalties for pretending to be a vet than pretending to be a medical doctor. I would not like if...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: Are veterinary nurses allowed to take samples?
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: Can anyone take a blood sample?
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: The Minister is wise to introduce this amendment. It would be unfair on people who have practised for a long time not to have the chance to get the qualifications to register. Five years seems a reasonable length of time.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: The Minister has covered the concerns I had with this section.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: This is an important amendment. The value of original documents is incredible and in some situations only an original document is accepted, but I do not believe an original should be displayed publically where it could quite easily be stolen. Perhaps one could display a copy, and the original could be seen on demand if necessary. Original copies are so valuable in this situation. Will the...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: Will the Minister take on board Senator Quinn's remarks about having the original certificate on the premises and ready for inspection? Everything Senator McCarthy has said about the loss of original documents is correct. It is a nightmare to replace lost documentation.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: I move amendment No. 125: In page 85, paragraph (b), line 16, to delete "veterinary". An authorised officer should be in a position to enter any premises about which he or she has concerns even if it is not a registered veterinary premises.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: I move amendment No. 126: In page 85, subsection (1)(a)(i)(I), lines 28 and 29, to delete "by a registered person". This provision is very restrictive in that only the premises of registered practitioners can be inspected without a search warrant. Situations may arise in regard to a person who has been struck off, for example, or a veterinary nurse who is acting in the manner of a veterinary...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: Senator Quinn's comments make a great deal of sense. The most law-abiding people will be in the most invidious position. They are the ones whose homes can be raided without a warrant, as the Senator stated, whereas court warrants will be required to inspect the premises of those who have set up fly-by-night establishments, for example, and who are not veterinarians at all. Perhaps the...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: I thank the Minister and her officials for the time and thought they have put into this Bill and for their careful examination of the amendments. It is gratifying to have a Minister come here and take what we say seriously. Sometimes, one gets the impression that a rubber stamp is all that is required of this House.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Henry: I am confident that when we have completed our deliberations in April, the Bill will have a seamless passage through the lower House.