Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We are aware that because there is legislation in place, the regulation has to be passed by a certain time. We have learned from other councils and oversight bodies that lay majorities are critical. There are concerns from other professions about the regulation of physical therapists and physiotherapists and it is an issue we would like to discuss at some stage, but I will leave it for another time. The committee has received correspondence from representative organisations and the committee should delve into it to see if we can come up with ideas to ensure the integrity and the independence of the professions is protected. I am unsure if there is a deadline regarding those issues and this Act but it is an issue causing a great deal of concern. I have nothing more to add to this discussion but I want to revisit the issue at another stage. I would appreciate comment from the Minister on that.