Brian Stanley (Laois, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I, too, would like to raise the issue of chiropractors being able to access X-ray services. The statutory instrument concerned which is due to come into force on 6 February will impose restrictions on chiropractors. The Taoiseach stated that his preference would be for X-rays to be ordered by doctors. Chiropractors go through a certification and qualifications process, operate to a high standard and are overseen by a regulatory body. In fairness, they are qualified practitioners providing a service. Chiropractors in England, Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland will continue to be able to provide this service. I am sure the Medical Council in Britain or Northern Ireland did not brush away such concerns. Will the Taoiseach request his colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, to correspond directly with me and Deputy Aindrias Moynihan on the matter? As I said, the statutory instrument will come into force on 6 February.

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