Results 2,101-2,120 of 2,304 for speaker:John Browne

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: Having consulted the Office of the Attorney General, the Minister believes the amendment is not necessary and has advised as such.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: Deputies Naughten and Crawford have again proposed amendments covering the carrying out by veterinary nurses of minor medical or surgical procedures. The effect of these amendments would be that ministerial regulations would be required before nurses could become active in this area. When this matter was discussed on Committee Stage, the Minister drew attention to the amendment she had agreed...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: The Minister has considered this issue since Committee Stage. The Bill defines certain functions which may only be performed by a veterinary practitioner, while all other functions may be undertaken by a veterinary practitioner, veterinary nurse or layperson. The Minister is satisfied, particularly following her acceptance of amendments in the Seanad which further clarified the position, that...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: I move amendment No. 27: In page 78, line 11, to delete "Notwithstanding section 109, where" and substitute "Where". This is purely a technical amendment which arises from the amendments made to this and related sections on Committee Stage. Arising from the earlier amendments, the reference "Notwithstanding section 109" in paragraph (i) of section 107 is redundant and, on the advice of the...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: Arising from concerns expressed in both Houses, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, agreed to substantial amendments to this section under which investigations by authorised officers of the council at veterinary premises will be carried out under a search warrant. Amendment No. 28 deals with the seizure of animals in the context of investigations. The Minister explained on...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: I discussed all the amendments with the Minister and she was anxious that I would make Deputy Upton aware that she had considered this amendment seriously and discussed it with the Office of the Attorney General, but found that she could not accept it. It would be difficult to frame legislation where banned drugs might be involved and she is not prepared to accept the amendment.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: I thank Deputies Upton and Naughten in particular for their contributions on the Bill. I was here on Second Stage of the Bill and I know they made important suggestions on how the Bill could be improved. The Minister for Agriculture and Food acted on many of the proposals put forward by Deputies on all sides of the House. I thank them for their co-operation and support. There were 104...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: As the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, pointed out, this issue was addressed in detail on Committee Stage. Deputies Naughten and Crawford again propose, by means of amendment No. 10, that regulations made under section 55(5) must be laid before each House of the Oireachtas. They also propose, by means of amendment No. 14, to change the form of laying procedure, to be...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: As I said, the Minister for Agriculture and Food has given this matter serious consideration since the Committee Stage debate. She is happy that the precedent in this House has always been that the making of an order would be placed before both Houses of the Oireachtas with the standard 21-day annulment provision, except in exceptional circumstances. Deputy Naughten has referred to the...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: This amendment proposes to provide an emergency clause to cover animals being brought to a veterinary premises. As Deputy Naughten said, the Minister, Deputy Coughlan, outlined the reason she would not agree to this amendment. First, it is not a matter for this legislation, rather it is more appropriate to the animal diseases legislation. Second, there would be serious doubts about providing...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: It will be dealt with.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

John Browne: Deputy Upton proposes to delete the phrase "the details of which are registered on the Register" from section 56. The Minister, Deputy Coughlan, indicated on Committee Stage that she would reflect further on these issues. Subsequently, she had the matter further examined in the Department in consultation with the Attorney General's office and the Veterinary Council of Ireland. As has already...

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

John Browne: I will point out the Deputies' concerns to the Minister for Agriculture and Food. Deputy Naughten stated that the Minister for Agriculture and Food was not listening, but I note that since the Bill was first introduced to the Seanad and its subsequent passage through the Dáil, approximately 104 amendments were taken on board. Some were tabled by the Minister and others by the Opposition.

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

John Browne: Hence, the Minister listened and, in particular, she took into account a number of amendments tabled by Deputies Upton and Naughten. As I stated, major changes have been effected, with 104 amendments since the Bill was first introduced in the Seanad.

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

John Browne: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

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

John Browne: I apologise for the absence of the Minister, who is on a trade mission in China.

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

John Browne: I am sorry, Russia.

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

John Browne: Deputies will no doubt be aware that there was considerable discussion about the composition of the council during the passage of the Bill through the Seanad and on Committee Stage in this House. The Minister, Deputy Coughlan, already agreed to adjust the composition of the council to ensure that sufficient veterinary expertise was available, particularly to serve on sub-committees. In order...

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

John Browne: On Deputy Upton's point about the dean of the faculty, it is generally expected that he or she will be appointed. The Minister's point is that the House should not tell the nominating body who it must appoint, although it is generally expected that the dean will be appointed.

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

John Browne: I hope so. While it is good that a new and, I am sure, worthwhile course is being offered at the Athlone Institute of Technology, the Minister is not in a position to approve it. The Veterinary Council of Ireland is the only organisation which can approve a course. However, the Minister has indicated that if and when approval is granted, it is likely that she will designate HETAC as a...