Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 338: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Question No. 262 of 29 September 2004, her plans for intramammary medicines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29695/04]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Following a review by my Department of the existing regime governing the distribution and sale of veterinary medicines, it was concluded earlier this year that a number of changes to the regime would be appropriate to give effect to the Irish Medicines Board report on intramammaries and take account of developments since the original legislation was enacted. Since that time, my Department has had a number of meetings with stakeholders and received a number of submissions which have been under consideration. The next formal stage in the process is to consult the animal remedies consultative committee. I have recently reactivated this committee so that this consultation can take place in the near future. Following completion of this process, it is my intention that the necessary legislative amendments will be finalised and brought into effect as soon as possible.