Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

Regarding Senator Henry's comments about a school of podiatry, I understand consultations are already taking place on that matter with the Department of Education and Science. I hope we will be able to progress that matter.

On Senator Henry's last question, the registration board can bring in outside expertise with appropriate qualifications. In cases where there are no suitably qualified persons, the provisions of subsections (5)(a) and (5)(b) of section 28 will apply. This provides a mechanism to get over those situations where the expertise is not available for a particular profession.