Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

I am pleased to present the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011 to the Seanad. I am glad to say that this Bill, which proposes to amend the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 in a number of areas in light of experience since its adoption, was well received in the Dáil and its passage through that House during the second half of last year was uncontentious. I look forward to the measure being scrutinised in the Seanad.