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Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: I understand that. If one examines the Mental Health Act, there is a provision — I am not quite sure where — that if people escape from the closed centre they were in members of that centre can search for them but those staff members should not be required to arrest someone. If that is what may happen under this Bill to get people back into hospital, that is fine but I do not like the...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: Which section?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: Section 27(2) of the Mental Health Act 2001 states: A member of the Garda Síochána may for the purposes of this section, (a) enter if need be by force any dwelling or other premises where he or she has reasonable cause to believe that the patient may be, and (b) take all reasonable measures necessary for the return of the patient to the approved centre including, where necessary, the...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: Have they?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: I move amendment No. 154: In page 19, line 42, to delete "Insanity" and substitute "Mental Disorder".

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: Does the Minister agree with the amendment?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: I am disappointed. I thought the Government agreed with me on this, but now I find that the asterisk on the printed list of amendments is in the wrong place.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: The Minister said that there would be a surprise later on in the Bill. I withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary Henry: I thank the Minister and his officials for the way in which they have dealt with the Bill. I cannot say that I am happy with it. We had an opportunity to take a step forward in criminal law legislation but, in fact, this legislation could be 50 years old or more. The situation outlined in the Henchy report is much more forward-looking than anything in this Bill. However, I am glad that Bill...

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

Mary Henry: I second the amendment.

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

Mary Henry: I move amendment No. 2: In page 11, line 6, to delete "practitioner" and substitute "surgeon". I welcome the Minister to the House. On Committee Stage, I explained that vets themselves would like the traditional name of "veterinary surgeon" to be maintained. They feel that, in the eyes of the public, "practitioner" means someone who is involved in the practice of veterinary medicine. While...

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

Mary Henry: I accept what the Minister says.

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

Mary Henry: The Minister gave a very good explanation for the wording of the Bill as drafted. However, she would expect university Senators to defend professional qualifications. I believe Senator Quinn's amendment is worth accepting. The wording in the section as it stands is very loose. While I am sure the council would do its best when considering qualifications, it must be given guidelines, which is...

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

Mary Henry: May I comment?

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

Mary Henry: I second the amendment.

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

Mary Henry: The Minister has learned much from her predecessor, Deputy Joe Walsh. Every now and then he would throw the House a bone, a little amendment such as this. We would all be grateful and then assist in passing whatever legislation he introduced. We know what happens to originals if they are too easily accessed. Signposts are now taken home as souvenirs, never mind a nice little document denoting...

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

Mary Henry: I move amendment No. 41: In page 87, line 9, to delete "veterinary". I explained this issue at great length on Committee Stage. Why is it only a veterinary premises which can be entered if the authorised officer believes something is wrong? It could be as relevant for the authorised officer to be able to enter a premises which is not a veterinary one. I realise this extends the provision. If...

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

Mary Henry: I second the amendment. I would like some equality to apply in the searching of premises. When I spoke about this issue on Committee Stage, I said the Veterinary Council would not want people to have illegal drugs, such as angel dust and so on, on their premises. However, I have a considerable amount of sympathy for veterinarians in respect of various drugs they may have on their premises....

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

Mary Henry: I thank the Minister for that cheerful news because it has been a serious practical problem.

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

Mary Henry: I thank the Minister and her officials for this very good Bill which has come before the House. I thank her too for her courtesy and the good humour with which she deals with all of us. It is important legislation and I hope she can encourage the Minister for Health and Children to bring forward a medical practice Bill as soon as possible and, perhaps, a few hints from her Department would be...