Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I welcome the Government amendment. To be fair to the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, he did say on Committee Stage that he would bring forward an amendment. He has brought forward a comprehensive amendment and, as a result, I do not intend to move amendment No. 14. The purpose of my amendment was to ensure that the professions would not become closed shops, as some have, and that this Bill would not over-regulate and lead to a reduction of competition, which would be to the disadvantage of everyone concerned.