Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No, referred specifically for an X-ray to a radiologist, who is the expert and can decide whether or not it is appropriate. Under the proposed system, the chiropractor would have to send the person back to the GP, who would then have to refer on to the radiologist. What is the problem with a person who has an expertise in a particular area deciding it appropriate that before he or she carries out any further treatment the patient should be reviewed by way of X-ray, and referring the patient to a professional radiologist who can decide whether an X-ray is appropriate?