Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 November 2005

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages.

 

12:00 pm

Mary Henry (Independent)

These amendments seem reasonable. However, I again have concerns in regard to the situation of podiatrists. Section 9(3)(b)(iii) provides that one of the members of the council will be "representative of third level educational establishments involved in the education and training of persons with respect to the practice of the designated professions and is nominated by the Minister for Education and Science". Will the Minister of State explain how we can get around this provision in regard to podiatry, given that there is no relevant third level institution? Must we wait until such is established? I am otherwise in agreement with the amendments.

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