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Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2005)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Chair for that. There is something else I could say to him but I will refrain from saying it. I would be interested to hear the Minister's comments on that aspect of her visit to Russia. I thank all those involved in preparing the Bill, especially for the amount of discussion conducted with the various representatives of the veterinary profession such as the Veterinary Council....

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: I share the concerns of other speakers on the proposal for a three man ombudsman commission but I am not going to rehash what has been said already. Senator Tuffy caused me to consider what would happen if there was a vote among the three people. Does it mean that if two of the three disagree agree with the chairperson that would be, in effect, a vote of no confidence? Would the chairperson...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: What about the wrong done to the individual garda?

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: There are still senior members of the Garda management there.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: I support Senator Henry's call for the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to debate health issues and, in particular, MRSA. Several Members met with a group of cystic fibrosis sufferers in Buswells Hotel yesterday and we were appalled to hear that people with this condition are likely to die in Irish hospitals, particularly in Dublin, because of the presence of MRSA and...

Seanad: Morris Tribunal Reports: Motion. (15 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: Templemore is doing a good job.

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister of State for attending and addressing this matter. Will he clarify the position on the county hospital in Nenagh, where there is much concern among the public? This concern arose initially on the publication of the Hanly and Brennan reports. These concerns were allayed to some extent when the Minister of State's colleagues, including Deputy Michael Smith, stated the Hanly...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive reply that will take some teasing out. Will he please clarify the phrase, "Whatever position we take on the future of acutehospitals . . .". I am concerned about that.

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State said it towards the end of his speech. I wish to ask him——

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. There has been much discussion of the legislation in recent weeks, both in this House and in the Dáil. There is little point in repeating all of it. I do not claim to be an expert on disability but those who possess such expertise are unhappy with the Bill. In its June newsletter, the Disability Federation of Ireland, DFI, quotes a statement made...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: The Senator is not well this evening.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Noel Coonan: I welcome the fact that we are having a debate on the scandal of nursing homes this evening. We are also debating the Disability Bill. While these two matters are exercising public opinion another scandal is unfolding in regard to the lack of services being rolled out to those in the midlands and west for cancer treatment and BreastCheck. While the Minister and the Department of Health and...

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

Noel Coonan: The Senator's figures do not add up.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Noel Coonan: I join with Senator Brian Hayes and other speakers in supporting the call for action by the Government on behalf of the farming community. It is not accidental that every Monday morning, every factory comes up with the same quote for beef. A similar situation is arising in the lamb trade. This is peak season for lamb production, while the autumn is the peak season for cattle production. The...

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

Noel Coonan: I support the amendments, particularly amendment No. 43 in the names of Senators Quinn and Henry. I am concerned about what is contained in the legislation. This matter was argued at great length on Committee Stage when the Minister gave an undertaking that she would look at it again and, perhaps, come back with amendments. I am disappointed she has not done so because I thought she was...

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

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister and her officials for the way in which they have handled the Bill. We look forward to the outstanding one or two amendments coming back to the House. The Bill is a much improved and better Bill than when it originally came before the House. I thank all concerned who have contributed to the improvements and to a constructive debate which will be in all our interests, that...

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

Noel Coonan: I second the amendment. On amendment No. 6, I acknowledge the Minister has taken on board most of our concerns on this Bill and has done a good job. However, I am still not satisfied with the provision on the appointment of a member of the farming community. The basis for this motion is that I want that provision to be more specific. I recognised the fact the Minister stated that she would...

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

Noel Coonan: Animal welfare is of prime concern to the farming community — the second most important group in this Bill after the veterinary surgeons as they are the people who care for animals in the majority of situations. I move this amendment which seeks to specify that a full-time farmer is on the board representing the farming community. The Minister suggested a member of an animal welfare group....

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

Noel Coonan: It would be up to the Minister to decide between them.

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

Noel Coonan: I take it the Minister would not be afraid to do that.