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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 759: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of mixed primary schools in County Roscommon with an enrolment of less that 105. [22766/05]

Written Answers — Nature Conservation: Nature Conservation (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 781: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an appeal to a proposed NHA and SPA (details supplied) will be considered by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21892/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 782: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 516 of 26 April 2005, if he will introduce a simplified licensing system for the movement of builders' rubble; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21915/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 786: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 472 of 31 May 2005, when he will be in a position to approve the grouped water supply project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21932/05]

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: On a point of order, can we get a list of the grouping of amendments as it would be helpful when debating the amendments? It is normal procedure that this list is circulated.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Chair.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I wish to speak to the three amendments in my name and that of Deputy Crawford. Amendment No. 2 questions the reason a veterinarian cannot represent animal welfare groups. I accept the point made by the Minister on Committee Stage that she wants to maintain a balance on the Veterinary Council. She wants to make sure that there are not too many vets on the council. However, I do not understand...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I believe it is Russia.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: It is good we are keeping an eye on her, anyway.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I come back to the issue of HETAC and the significant concerns among veterinary nurses. I do not know the ins and outs of their qualifications or their training. However, staff at the Athlone Institute of Technology are adamant that the core structure that has been approved under HETAC is to a considerably higher standard than what is taking place in the National University of Ireland. I do...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I am sure one or two individuals from Wexford will also be appointed.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: With regard to——

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Is that because she moved it?

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: Do I not have an opportunity to speak to my amendments in the group?

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 4: In page 16, line 16, after "Ireland" to insert "in consultation with H.E.T.A.C.".

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 6: In page 37, line 12, after "disease" to insert the following: "which poses a significant threat to animal or human health". This brings us back to the issue of the definition of the term "a significant threat to animal or human health". There is considerable concern that the current wording could give the Minister a blank cheque in terms of the diseases she would...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister of State for his response. While I accept his point that the provision contains checks and balances and the Veterinary Council of Ireland ultimately calls the shots in terms of activating the provision, I am at a loss to understand why the amendment is not deemed appropriate. During every Stage in both Houses, Members were told ad nauseam that the provision would apply in...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: The argument does not hold up. The Minister of State made the point about class A and class B diseases. I accepted that and changed the amendment between Committee and Report Stages to redefine the issue. The amendment provides checks and balances and I do not see any difficulty with our wording. It gives rise to concern that it is not acceptable.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 7: In page 37, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: "(12) For the avoidance of doubt, a person who is registered under this section shall not carry out on an animal a treatment or procedure or administer an animal remedy, save in the course of a disease outbreak poses a significant threat to animal or human health.".

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Jun 2005)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 8: In page 41, line 25, after "Minister" to insert "with the approval of Dáil Éireann". This amendment comes back to the issue of definitions. There are such wide provisions in this legislation that the Minister could regulate everything bar the kitchen sink if she wished. In the definition of veterinary practice, there are such broad provisions that every Member of the...