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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: Deputy Stanley is next and can ask whatever questions-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: Deputy Stanley is next to speak and it is up to him as to whether he wants to ask questions from the list or other questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: I think the point Deputy Pringle was making is that while Mr. Ó Scanaill said there are three parties to the whole equation, effectively there are really four parties. The potential owner, who may not be the veterinary practitioner, can determine the hours of work or the prices of the different procedures undertaken by the veterinary practitioner. Those prices could be substantially...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: In theory this mythical fourth party could effectively put the main player out of the market.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: Perhaps Ms Muldoon could provide clarification.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: Is it Mr. Ó Scanaill's understanding that the Department will only pay a veterinary practitioner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: If the veterinary practitioner is not the owner-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: Yes, but using the corporate entity example, where the veterinary practitioner is the employee rather than the employer, who will get paid?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: Are there examples of this around the country at the moment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: That was mentioned earlier as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: The Deputy has made his point well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the delegates and members for their contributions to what has been an informative debate. We will deal with a few matters in private session before adjourning.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: 1013. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be seen in Tallaght University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35705/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Strategies (11 Jul 2019)

Pat Deering: 26. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for the development of a national strategy to support the community and voluntary sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30085/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (11 Jul 2019)

Pat Deering: 35. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to help those communities in need of assistance towards formulating proposals for funding under various programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30086/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 Jul 2019)

Pat Deering: 660. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a decision on the person's application for a medical card. [31158/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (11 Jul 2019)

Pat Deering: 929. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have a decision on an application for invalidity. [31412/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Jul 2019)

Pat Deering: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an extension approved for a school (details supplied) in April 2017; the status of applications for a further extension or changes to that already approved in relation to the school. [29152/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Pat Deering: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if special supports will be provided to a child (details supplied). [29263/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Pat Deering: 349. To ask the Minister for Health if additional respite nights will be provided for a person (details supplied). [29098/19]