Paul Bradford (Fine Gael)

The Minister stated that this is a short Bill to facilitate the early submission of a draft risk equalisation scheme and it appears innocuous. When the primary legislation for this was introduced in the other House, it was a matter on which I spoke at length.

I take on board the geographical argument made by Senator Ryan about health insurance. BUPA is based in my area but every single contributor to the debate should have at the core of his or her argument the need to improve competition in health insurance in all areas.