Dr. Janice Walshe:

In response to Senator Colm Burke's question, my idea for the two medical practitioners, as I said before, is related to the fact that this is a rare entity and we are dealing with a very small number of cases. In that regard, in a scenario where someone had not encountered this before, I felt it would be more practical that the person would be able to have the ability to seek advice from another medical practitioner in the same area. In terms of an emergency situation, I envisage that arising extremely rarely but I accept that would have to happen.

I thank Senator Walsh for calling me "Welsh". I only hear that when I go home to the west and I thank him for making me feel at home. In terms of the head of the Bill, as it stands, I think it will reflect current practice and I do not envisage that it should be broadened.