James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 35:

In page 63, line 37, to delete "21 days" and substitute "28 days".

Amendment No. 35 extends the time a nurse or midwife has to pay an appropriate fee to the board, following a reminder being sent by the board, before the board can remove the nurse's or midwife's registration. The time is extended from 21 days to 28 days. I am of the view that this is sufficient time for a nurse or midwife to pay the fee, given that a reminder has already been sent and that there would have been an initial request for payment. I ask Deputies to support the amendment.

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