James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 31:

In page 56, line 20, before "sections" to insert "subsection (2) and".

Amendments Nos. 31 and 32 provide that if a subcommittee of the Fitness to Practise Committee is hearing a complaint, that subcommittee will include a nurse if the complaint concerns a nurse, and a midwife if the complaint concerns a midwife. Amendment No. 31 is a technical amendment to include a reference to the new subsection. Amendment No. 32 provides that when a subcommittee of the Fitness to Practise Committee is conducting a hearing, that subcommittee will include a nurse if the complaint concerns a nurse, and a midwife if the complaint concerns a midwife.

I ask the Deputies to accept these amendments.

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