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Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: No.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: It was a soliloquy.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: It was slightly longer than a tweet.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 17: In page 17, subsection (2), line 29, to delete "as he or she considers appropriate." and substitute the following: "or such other persons as may be necessary for the purpose of assisting the authorised person in the exercise of his or her functions under this section and the authorised person, member or any such other person may take with them into the premises such...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Vótáil.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 18: In page 19, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following subsection: "(7) A person who fails to comply with an improvement notice or a direction of the District Court under this section shall be guilty of an offence.". I am hopeful of a much better turnout in support of this amendment. It seems, as a matter of public policy, that a responsible political party,...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: I am disappointed with the Minister's response and although I like some of the people involved I am likewise disappointed with the response of the main Opposition party. It seems to be bad public policy to deliberately turn down an amendment that would have the effect of providing that a failure to comply with an order of the District Court would be an offence. As the Minister said on...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Does the Minister believe that a person who fails to comply with an order of the District Court should not face any sanction by way of being guilty of an offence? Does he consider it acceptable that a person would fail to comply with an order of the District Court?

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: It may become an order of the District Court if the matter is appealed to the District Court. Does the Minister not think that if the District Court upholds the improvement notice the person should face sanction from the law if he or she fails to comply?

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: An issue has arisen that the Minister-----

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: I seek further clarification on this point. It is clear from the legislation that two scenarios could arise; I propose that failure to comply with an improvement notice would be an offence. The legislation provides that the person may appeal the improvement notice to the District Court. The implication is that the District Court, as is clearly laid out in the legislation, may affirm or...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Not on that basis.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: The Senator could look into Facebook over it.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: It is a fair point.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Will it be soon, Leader?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: It is very urgent.

Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. In any economic crisis the first tangible and damaging result is the loss of jobs. In Ireland, the abundance of opportunities that presented to younger people over the years of the boom are now sadly lacking and our brightest and best are on the dole queues or contemplating emigration. These are tragic times for our country. It will not be easy to...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: We might be getting into the politics of the bedroom somewhat but having heard what Senator Coffey said, I am inclined to think this is a matter that can be left to veterinary surgeons and breeders. Without knowing much about it, it strikes me that the proposed amendments relating to the breeding are reasonable. Regarding the third amendment, I have tabled an amendment requiring...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: I was struck by some of the remarks made by Senators on both sides of the House. The suggestion that a greyhound might have a chip in both ears reminds me of the story of the fellow who was regarded as being very balanced because he had a chip on both shoulders. I listened to what Senator Ormonde had to say about growing more confused as the debate continued. That is not an uncommon...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: I was not referring to the Minister.