Results 701-720 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: These amendments extend fee exemption to public trainers of greyhounds as defined in the regulations of 1961. This responds to Irish Coursing Club's concerns regarding the cost of registration. I am sensitive to these concerns and am happy to provide for such an exemption. It is my understanding, based on assurances given at meetings with the Irish Greyhound Board and the Irish Coursing...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The Senator has stated this will be come law this evening but it will not.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: It will not even become law in the coming days. As I have stated clearly, the commencement order will not be issued until the new year. This is to give the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food an opportunity to amend the 1958 Act, as recommended by many in the Seanad.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The matter was debated last week and featured in the newspapers. It was a core issue.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: It does.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: No, Senator.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I am giving the Senator the facts. When he calls on me to give, as if by magic, a number-----
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: These amendments correct an error in the reference to subsection (9) which should replace subsection (8), quoted in the Bill, as initiated. The relevant subsection states a local authority may, after considering representations, attach such conditions as it considers appropriate to the registration of a dog breeding premises.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: These amendments deal with widening the registration fee bands having regard to concerns expressed by the Hunting Association of Ireland, HAI; the Irish Coursing Club and the Irish Greyhound Board. I have agreed to a registration fee exemption for HAI registered members and greyhound trainers. I have also agreed to widen the fee bands such that a dog breeding establishment with six to 18...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I did. I am not sure what we should do.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Okay, I will text someone.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: With regard to amendment No. 23, the Irish Coursing Club and the Irish Greyhound Board have suggested the legislation is excessively restrictive in regard to dog breeding oestrous cycles. To address this issue, I proposed changing the provision for breeding frequency from one litter every 12 months to three litters in any three-year period. This will provide flexibility to address...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: They decided to operate in that way. If individuals in statutory agencies under my remit behaved in that way and came out in public to criticise policy, eyebrows would be raised. I understand the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food spoke to the chairperson, which is right and proper. There is a right way to conduct business. In this case, people overstepped the mark and that is...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: To address the existing market requirements and to enable a smooth transition to microchipping, I proposed in amendment No. 24 to extend the deadline for microchipping pups from eight to 12 weeks under section 15(2). This provision will apply for 12 months following commencement of the Act and that should allow sufficient time for all concerned to become acquainted with the requirements....
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Amendment No. 25 outlines the requirements for notifying the local authority of the particulars of the sale of dogs in order that the register can be maintained. Currently, a number of companies operate databases of microchipped dogs. A dog warden with a handheld device can scan the neck of the dog. If the dog is microchipped, the warden will be able to identify the owner. This provision...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Amendment No. 26 provides that a stipendiary steward or a veterinarian nominated by the ICC or the IGB can accompany a person authorised by a local authority on an inspection of a dog breeding establishment used for the training or breeding of greyhounds and registered with the IGB-ICC. This amendment aims to provide reassurance to greyhound owners who may have concerns regarding an...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The effect of amendment No. 27 is to provide that an improvement notice can only be issued on foot of an inspection by an authorised officer rather than a dog warden. This is intended to assure dog breeders that such notices will not be issued by anyone other than a local authority veterinary inspector.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Amendment No. 28 is a technical amendment to improve the original wording, enabling a local authority to issue a licence for the lifetime of a dog. The licence will cost â¬140, which equates to seven annual licence fees at the new rate of â¬20. Most family dogs can be expected to live up to 14 years and, therefore, the lifetime of a dog licence would represent a saving of 50% compared...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: It is proposed to take amendments Nos. 30 to 36, inclusive, together. Currently, owners of numerous dogs have the option to pay a general licence fee which covers all the dogs they own. More than 400 such licences were issued last year. Amendment No. 30 is designed to ensure anyone who pays a registration fee or annual charge for a registered dog breeding establishment will not have to pay...
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I wish to thank all Senators for their varied, interesting and positive contributions to the debate on this legislation. I am confident the Bill, as amended, will safeguard the welfare of dogs and dog-breeding establishments, will ensure a thriving greyhound industry over time and will create employment by enhancing the standards and reputation of dog breeding in Ireland. Every Member is...