Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

I, too, thank the Minister of State. He has been very accommodating, making this a simple Bill for the House to put through. He listened at all times and went back to amend the Bill in some way. I am glad it is back with us and that the House is giving it the green light. As Senators Henry and Cummins have noted, it is wonderful legislation. It is great for the general public and good for the professions. Well done to the Minister of State and his hard-working officials.

I wish to echo Senator Henry's words as regards the medical practitioners Bill. We are both like long-playing records or CDs. It is legislation that must be amended and updated for the protection of the public. It would be remiss of us to say it does not need to be done. I would dearly like to see it come before the House.