Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

Several Members raised this issue on Second Stage. Senator McCarthy referred to the definition used in the Bill under which the Veterinary Council of Ireland is enabled to make documents available at a reasonable price, if any. The council is already enabled to waive a charge for a document which it publishes. The need for the amendment, therefore, does not arise because that flexibility has been allowed. Provision is made for publication by means of the Internet which will greatly facilitate public access to the council's publications such as the Veterinary Register, annual reports, etc.