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Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: It is pointless for the Minister to talk about consultation some time next year when the regulation will already be in place.

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: It is obvious the Minister does not know what is going on. In her speech last night she spoke of the animal remedies regulations, protecting the health and welfare of companion animals and pets. Sheep and cattle are not pets.

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Are we expected to start eating cats and dogs? The directive specifically deals with medicines for animals for human consumption. The Minister is relying on an exemption list. She is hoping to convince the other 24 EU member states that a range of medicines will be removed from the prescription-only regime throughout the EU. In her contribution she said the position in most member states,...

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: The Minister should think about it. She will not get the agreement of 25 member states to make what are now prescription only medicines exempt throughout the EU. The Minister and some Government Deputies focused on public health and residues. There is not a problem with residues in this country because farmers comply with withdrawal periods. Forcing farmers to get a prescription from a vet...

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: ——are prepared to come in tonight, they will have their opportunity on the floor of this House to vote against the regulation. Many of the Government Deputies who spoke tonight were sensible. They did not mention the Minister's amendment but talked about avian flu, the dairy industry and the beef industry. They ignored the issue because they know she is wrong, she will crucify farmers and...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (19 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Transport when he issued design specifications for speed limit signs outside schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28997/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (19 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Transport the date on which his Department issued the signage specifications for speed limits outside schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28996/05]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (25 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 132: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the recent report from the Centre for Public Inquiry on Trim Castle; if consent under section 14 of the National Monuments Act was sought from and subsequently given by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30430/05]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (25 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 208: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the current funding for architectural protection grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30014/05]

Written Answers — Cancer Research: Cancer Research (25 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 287: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the funding allocated by her for research on breast cancer for each year from 2000 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30556/05]

Written Answers — Cancer Research: Cancer Research (25 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 288: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the funding allocated by her for research on prostate cancer for each year from 2000 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30557/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 626: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the implementation of the nitrates action programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30350/05]

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: I suggest to the Taoiseach that he might get the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, to look for the missing buses.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: The Tánaiste made an announcement this morning that legislation would be introduced in the House to facilitate nurses issuing prescriptions. Can the Taoiseach indicate the legislation in question and when it will come before the House? On secondary legislation, when will we see the regulations on veterinary medicines which must be published and enacted before the end of this month? In view...

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: ——yet both doctors and nurses can issue prescriptions for humans?

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: I refer to secondary legislation, regulations on veterinary medicines which must be enacted before the end of this month.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will introduce new regulations for the diet supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30866/05]

Written Answers — Advocacy Services: Advocacy Services (27 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he will introduce the advocacy service for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30867/05]

Written Answers — Wage Agreements: Wage Agreements (27 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he will take to address the payment of increments under Sustaining Progress to former employees and pensioners of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31215/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (27 Oct 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied); the reason for the delay in responding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31075/05]