Dáil debates

Friday, 23 February 2007

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage

 

11:00 am

Photo of Liam TwomeyLiam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)

The scheme in operation is the simplest in the world because it only applies to general practitioners. It is relatively easy to competence-assure them. How will one competence-assure neurosurgeons, cardiothorastic surgeons, haematologists, pathologists and orthopaedic surgeons? How can I be assured the Minister is protecting patients? She should set up a patient safety authority, as Fine Gael and the Labour Party have recommended.

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