Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

Senator Ryan mentioned the Pharmacy Bill, which is different. That Bill dealt with fitness to practice hearings, which are privileged and are treated in a similar fashion to hearings of a court. We would be anxious to ensure sufficient protection and, based on legal advice, anyone who publishes a report in good faith on behalf of the authorities should have no cause for concern. We are satisfied that what is proposed is sufficient and there is no need to provide the absolute privilege Members have sought.