Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

Ceisteanna (332)

John Perry

Ceist:

385 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, with regard to the Veterinary Practice Bill 2004, she has accepted the recommendations from Veterinary Ireland, with particular reference to definition of emergency, membership of veterinary council, limited registration, definition of the practice of veterinary medicine, non-registered persons, education committee, fitness to practice, veterinary nurses and veterinary premises; the steps she has in place to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3420/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

I presented the Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 to Seanad Éireann on 27 October 2004. The Second Stage of the Bill was taken in the Seanad on 4 November 2004 during which Senators made a number of useful contributions. I am reflecting on a number of amendments suggested by Senators and on recommendations made to me by interested parties including those from Veterinary Ireland. It is my intention to introduce a number of amendments to the Bill during the forthcoming Committee Stage discussions in the Seanad.