Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I support my colleagues who referred to the Dr. Neary case. It was an opportunity lost, which is extremely regrettable. The fitness to practice committee of any profession exists to ensure the integrity and standing of that profession is protected. I hasten to add I worked with many fine consultants. This was terrible and poured mud on what was already an extremely hurtful and traumatic situation for many young women who were denied their right as women to bring children into the world. I will not labour the point as everybody knows what I am talking about.

I support what Senator Scanlon stated on nurses. A number of groups were catered for outside the benchmarking process. The nursing profession is the only group which does not work a 35 hour week. It is not my business here to indulge in industrial relations. However, fair play comes into focus.