Mary Henry (Independent)

I move amendment No. 11:

In page 22, lines 22 and 23, to delete "who are engaged in the practice of the designated profession" and substitute "who hold the qualification as indicated in Schedule 3 of the relevant profession".

The wording as it stands is too loose. It implies that no professional qualifications might be required. It is not specified that a person must possess professional qualifications. That is the reason for my amendment. The Minister for State is saying through this wording that it is sufficient to be engaged in practice but professional qualifications should be necessary. It means I could in the morning begin to practise as a councillor, chiropodist, podiatrist or other profession. If this legislation is allowed to go forward, nothing could be done about my lack of qualifications.