Results 1,441-1,460 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

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

Mary Coughlan: There is also complementary work, such as grooming, for which a veterinary nurse would be allowed to register. Under the amendment, he or she would not be able to do certain things unless under direction. I do not wish to prevent veterinary nurses from registering although I appreciate from where the Senator is coming in that people cannot simply stick up signs and claim they are registered....

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

Mary Coughlan: We threw in 75 bones recently. Every now and then we need a bit of craic when discussing legislation. The easiest place to find a copy is on the wall as it will always be there, whereas if it were in a drawer it would never be found. In my previous portfolio Senator McCarthy and I agreed on the introduction of good legislation with regard to access to birth certificates. It can now be done...

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

Mary Coughlan: If Senator McCarthy is stuck for a birth certificate, he does not have to travel to Dublin but can get one closer to home. He should not feel he is ever under pressure when getting an original. We are not speaking about a copy of one's qualifications. The first action everyone takes after receiving their qualifications is to place them on a wall to show how great they are.

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

Mary Coughlan: This is not a problem. It must be an original, otherwise there would be problems. I would prefer an original on the wall but, in the spirit of co-operation, we will provide that a copy from the council will suffice. The Senators need not panic. Is that fair?

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

Mary Coughlan: I do my best.

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

Mary Coughlan: We must examine whether an amendment is necessary. If so, we will deal with it in the Dáil and bring it back to this House. If not, we could do it administratively with the council when it has expressed a view.

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

Mary Coughlan: The substance of this amendment relates to the next one, in which context I will address Senator Henry's concern. She is referring to obtaining a search warrant to gain access to a veterinary premises. This section relates to granting certificates of suitability whereas the Senator's substantive concern is malpractice, which will be dealt with in the next amendment. It is a matter for the...

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

Mary Coughlan: This is a technical amendment to remove brackets.

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

Mary Coughlan: I agree. My problem is that in the interregnum between our debate on Committee and Report Stages I have not had finality on my discussions with the Attorney General. My personal view is that there should be equity. Therefore, in the case of registered and unregistered premises we should look at a court order. Unfortunately, I have not been in a position to provide the amendment to the House....

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

Mary Coughlan: I will refer to it in my speech.

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

Mary Coughlan: I am going to ensure that in all cases a judge will be required.

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

Mary Coughlan: I am very sorry but I will refer to it in the other House and point out it was a proposal of this House.

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

Mary Coughlan: That will be the 77th amendment.

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

Mary Coughlan: This is an amendment to correct a spelling error.

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

Mary Coughlan: This is an amendment in which a textual error is being addressed.

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

Mary Coughlan: I thank the Seanad for accommodating this legislation. Since its initiation we have developed this legislation to reflect many of the concerns which the Department, the profession representatives and Members have brought to my attention. I agree this Bill, brought forward by my colleague, the former Minister, Deputy Walsh has had a long gestation. This type of legislation must reflect modern...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The person named, having been notified that the circumstances outlined by her did not satisfy the criteria for force majeure or exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003, submitted an appeal to the independent single payment appeals committee. The findings of the appeals committee were that the original decision taken by my Department should be...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: To activate entitlements, farmers must submit a valid application under the single payment scheme in 2005. Except in cases of force majeure or exceptional circumstances, where a valid application is not submitted, entitlements will be transferred to the national reserve. Farmers who wish to plant their land and consolidate their entitlements this year must: apply for consolidation on their...

Written Answers — Tuberculosis Incidence: Tuberculosis Incidence (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: My Department's district veterinary office in Castlebar has confirmed that 31 animals were tested for TB on 9 March 2002 for the person indicated. All animals were clear on the test.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The 2005 forestry premium in respect of the person in question was paid on 15 April 2005.