Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If we were to remove that, could we still put in place a safe set of rules to make sure people would not exceed their jurisdiction in taking decisions? That is one issue that will be raised. If, for instance, a doctor does not in some way deliver a medical service, he or she can be reported to the Medical Council. Are the witnesses satisfied that, if we remove that criminal element, there will be enough safeguards to ensure the best possible service will be delivered to the patient while, at the same time, having adequate restrictions on doctors to comply with the law?