Maurice Hayes (Independent)

The rules of court are not a matter for us and we have no means of making representation to people who make them. Perhaps in a moment of ultimate boredom, they might even read the proceedings of the Seanad. I was struck by what the Minister said earlier. I hope the rule of court would make it easier for doctors when they are in court. When doctors are in court, they are not treating patients. In another jurisdiction, it was found that the best way of reducing orthopaedic waiting lists was not to appoint more orthopaedists who are in short supply, but to provide through the rules of court for different means of proving the case. I hope that could be borne in mind.