Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I regret being a little late for this debate but I understand the discussion is on a matter on which I spoke on Second Stage. I have concerns about the authorisation or acclamation of a professional being in the hands of one body, which would also design the curriculum, make assessments and its members might decide collectively that they did not like a group of people who had received training and education in another era and arena and thereby deny those people the rights they have exercised most successfully and fruitfully. The hope was expressed during the debate on Second Stage that the Minister might examine this issue. Perhaps he would sketch the history of consultations he may have had with the other group of people and the RIAI on this issue.