22 June 2005
Dr. Henry: I second Senator Terry's amendment. A similar discussion took place in considering the Veterinary Practice Bill 2004. The Government put forward a stipulation that the premises upon which veterinary practice was to occur be certified, and that the original certificate be displayed. On this side of the Seanad it was suggested that a copy might suffice because of what can happen to important documentation. If an issue is to be made of certification, and if original certificates are already displayed in a veterinary practice, the least that can be done is to ensure certificates describing public premises as being in compliance with legislation be displayed.
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Dr. Henry: I support the amendment, as it is a very good way to monitor the mainstreaming of the legislation.
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Dr. Henry: I thank the Minister of State for the constructive way he conducted the debate in the House. He and his officials have ensured that the Bill is much improved on the Bill that was brought forward some years ago. As Senator Terry said, we hope any improvements which should be made will be made and, even more importantly, that all resources that are needed for the implementation of the legislation are made available by Government.
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