James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With respect, Chairman, we covered all of this last night. I am not prepared to have another lengthy debate on issues that were already discussed. With respect to Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, the Bill was published on 14 June. If he wishes to go through it all and point out where these particular provisions might apply, that is fine. I, however, do not propose to spend the sub-committee's time going through every area where there might possibly be applicability. That is neither a proper nor an appropriate use of the sub-committee's time.

I have been very clear that these regulations apply only to forms and to the issue of the designated hospitals. That is my stated position and it is all I have to say on the matter. We can go around the houses all day if that is what people desire. That is a matter for the sub-committee, but I have no more to say on this issue.