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Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I will speak later.

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

Feargal Quinn: I move amendment No. 43: In page 87, line 17, after "premises," to insert "on foot of the issue of a warrant issued by a judge of the District Court,". We are back to the Committee Stage debate when I spoke about rights in respect of a person's home. A person's home and veterinary practice could be the same premises. Interestingly, the report of the Data Protection Commissioner was published...

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

Feargal Quinn: The Minister has used moderate words. In regard to an amendment we tabled with the best of intentions, time has not been found to answer it and it may be answered in the other House, in which case it will come back to us. We would like the kudos of having it in this House rather than in the other House.

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

Feargal Quinn: I appreciate that and thank the Minister. Section 128 states: "On the application of an authorised officer, a judge of the District Court, if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—". Section 127(1) states: "In carrying out his or her functions under section 126, an authorised officer may—". I do not understand why in one case a judge of the District Court is...

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

Feargal Quinn: That is what I was hoping for. On that basis we certainly will not push the amendment.

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

Feargal Quinn: I appreciate that.

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

Feargal Quinn: The Minister has responded very positively to numerous suggestions and amendments we have tabled. In that case I look forward to seeing what happens in the other House. I thank the Minister and withdraw the amendment.

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

Feargal Quinn: I add my congratulations to the officials and to the Minister and echo the words of Senator Henry regarding the manner in which the Minister dealt with this Bill. It had a long gestation but nothing seemed to be happening until the Minister took hold of it. I reiterate that she dealt with the Bill in a logical, rational and moderate manner. I did not use the phrase, "pleasant smile" but I...

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

Feargal Quinn: I second the amendment. I cannot improve on Senator Henry's contribution and I support what she said. I welcome the Minister back to the House. On Committee Stage she paid attention to many of the amendments before us again today.

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

Feargal Quinn: I would like to make the same case as has been made regarding the insertion of "Class A". The Minister's reasoning for not mentioning "Class A" in the Bill was that this might not be the term used in ten or 20 years time when the legislation would still operate. However, I believe to do so would put at rest the minds of those with concerns. Section 46(3)(a) reads: This subsection applies to a...

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

Feargal Quinn: Having listened to the Minister's logical and rational explanation of the provision, I am happy not to move it.

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

Feargal Quinn: I move amendment No. 38: In page 79, to delete lines 36 and 37 and substitute the following: "(2) Only a person or persons registered under Part 4 may apply for, or be granted, a certificate under subsection (1).". We debated this on Committee Stage. The intention is to copper-fasten the Bill's provisions. The existing provision, at section 110(2), states: "Only a registered person may apply...

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

Feargal Quinn: I understand the concerns which gave rise to this amendment but it is fair to say that, as the Minister has explained, there could be situations for which it would not be the ideal solution.

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

Feargal Quinn: I second the amendment. We had a good debate on Committee Stage and I agree with Senator McCarthy's point. Documents are hard to come by and are not always easily replaced. I keep my birth certificate in a safe for when I need it but I have a copy if it is required for other occasions. The same applies in this instance. We passed legislation concerning driving licences to the effect they must...

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

Feargal Quinn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: The annual report of the data protection commissioner is an interesting document and should be discussed here. For some months I have been arguing strongly for the introduction of speed cameras throughout Ireland as a method of reducing road deaths. The Data Protection Commissioner has some very moderate views in this regard. This topic would benefit from a debate which would express the...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I support Senator Henry. I remember some ten years ago, very early on in my career here, one of the first debates in which I was involved concerned a prison Bill. While speaking off the cuff, I stated that although I was unsure that I had thought out the question as to why people should be sent to prison, among the reasons that I could think of was the protection of society, punishment and...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: I welcome the Minister of State. I also welcome his comments in introducing the Bill and his emphasis on the Deloitte & Touche report. He referred to making Dublin a major European centre and a world class location, which are phrases I like. I refer to a procedural issue. Yesterday we debated legislation intended to tidy up the Statute Book to make it easily accessible. However, this is not...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: It was a success. From the outset, the Custom House Docks project was marked by the unprecedented readiness of the authorities to fast track legislation to facilitate the broadest range of activities in the centre. They grabbed hold of it and it was a question of moving with the times. Senator White referred to her husband. Whenever a market opportunity was spotted by the IDA or one of the...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Feargal Quinn: The approach has clearly paid off, and it continues to pay off today. That is why we must remember those days and the activities and need to get things done rather than putting them on the long finger. It is for that reason that I welcome the Bill, the Minister of State and the work that his officials have put into what is before us today. Financial services are a fast-evolving industry, with...