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Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Hear, hear.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: When I entered the House as a newly elected Deputy in 2007, I was quite surprised by the amount of adversarial politics in the Chamber, even when a common sense approach is taken to a matter. I once tabled an amendment to a housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill to correct a technical error. An incorrect year was referred to in the Bill. My amendment was to insert the correct year but the...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Yes.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: We were right to do so and now those changes have been made.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I ask for some order in the Chamber, please.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: There is a level of ambiguity which Members thought was resolved last Friday when the Minister said it was proposed that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food would amend the 1958 Greyhound Industry Act to legislate for welfare provisions for members of the Irish Greyhound Board. Once amended, the welfare of the IGB registered greyhounds will be addressed through the amended 1958...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Correct.

Other Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made regarding commitment given in Renewed Programme for Government that Naval Service Vessel replacement programme will be advanced within resources available by [30169/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Defence, further to the recent decision to approve 50 promotions at senior level within the Defence Forces, the number of such appointments that have been made to date; when the outstanding posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30168/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in view of the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Cork is in a position to meet the full time carer conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30452/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will respond to the statement by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe that international aid is urgently needed and an independent international commission should be established to investigate recent violence in Kyrgystan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29646/10]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (6 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the amount spent on the installation of kitchens for normal purposes and for training purposes at Fort Mitchell Prison in County Cork between 1992 and its closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29836/10]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (6 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 628: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, further to Parliamentary Question No. 223 of 13 May 2010, if she will confirm that an assessment has been completed; when a report and recommendations will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29326/10]

Written Answers — Third Level Grants: Third Level Grants (6 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 691: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will facilitate a re-examination of an application for a third level grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30213/10]

Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla (6 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding his calls for an independent international investigation into events surrounding the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza; if he is working to ensure that a credible investigation will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29645/10]

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputy Ferris.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: The initial core intention of this Bill was to address the scandal of puppy farming in Ireland. For many years, Ireland has had an unfortunate but deserved reputation as the capital of the European puppy farming industry. It is estimated that the industry, if I can use that term, is trading in pups to the value of €29 million per annum. The intensive dog breeding industry is estimated to...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: There have been some brilliant measures. One could not make this stuff up. I do not say the Green Party is bringing in bad legislation; it has the potential to introduce good material and we all share good ideas. As long this Dáil lasts I hope to see that only will the Green Party learn the style of office to which it may become accustomed but that it will become accustomed to managing...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (1 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if all Departmental changes involving his Department have now taken place as a result of the recent reconfiguration of ministerial responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28759/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Jul 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for the Centre for Effective Services; if he is satisfied with the mechanism that established the organisation; the cost to the Exchequer for each year since the centre was established; the number of personnel involved in the centre; the contacts or meetings that the centre has had with the community and...