Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am a bit confused now. I support Deputy O'Connell's motion. There may have been a little disagreement over the requirement for two specialist positions but one would not die in a ditch for it. Her motion brings together several of the grounds which, if accepted, would not allow for us to subsequently vote on the reasons because the reasons would then be accepted. One of the recommendations is to link physical and mental health. I support what Senator Gavan said about the gradation of risks. All of the medical evidence suggests that one cannot grade risk as it is a fluid and moving thing. I think we should be guided by the doctors and nurses on this matter.

On a point of clarification, An Bord Altranais was abolished and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland was created.