Dr. Feargal Twomey:

There was not a ballot. In essence, the president of the college requested that a committee be set up to review the legislation at that time. Three years later, we undertook a further review of the literature and changes in practices in other parts of the world. The incoming president and the council of the RCPI are in the process of requesting a further review. A group will be co-ordinated that will listen to all our members in various disciplines and specialties through the mechanisms of the college as they exist. A further review will be undertaken.