Seanad debates
Wednesday, 23 November 2005
Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages.
1:00 pm
Feargal Quinn (Independent)
I support what was said on Second and Committee Stages, on which I spoke. The Minister of State and his officials have done a great job with regard to the Bill and I know of his effort and enthusiasm to solve this problem. The problem left unsolved is a danger. Senator Henry referred to the fact that in other parts of the world the use of the term "physical therapist" is understood to be the same as "physiotherapist". Therefore, we must be particularly careful that customers and patients are not misled.
I know the Minister of State's heart is in the right place and that he has done his best. While we have not yet found a solution, I urge the Minister of State and his team to ascertain whether it is possible to find a solution in the years ahead.
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