Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

The Minister has stated she is of the opinion that Oireachtas Members should be debarred from membership. I do not like a blanket ban and would prefer if people were considered on an individual basis. Senator Henry has a wealth of experience in the medical world which is not matched by any of us and Senator Feeney has a wealth of experience from the Medical Council. I am always concerned by these rules of general exclusion because the House likes to see equality observed. If an existing member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland were elected in a future election to either House, would he or she be required to step down?