I commend the Minister, Deputy Harney, and her Department on a worthwhile Bill. I understand she engaged in extensive public consultation, with input from all interested parties and stakeholders since 2007. The Bill will serve to improve the profession and give protection to both the professional and patients. Nurses and midwives usually encounter patients when they are in a delicate and vulnerable condition and the care provided by those professions leaves an indelible memory. We have all experienced the wonderful care provided by nurses and midwives. I commend the Minister on her Trojan efforts in bringing the Bill to the House and ensuring that all interested parties had a worthwhile input.

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