Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

This also applies, to a lesser extent, to the medical profession. Those sectors should be examined and fees should be curbed to ensure the ordinary person is not exorbitantly charged for services that often times leave much to be desired. Part of the argument made by Senator White is correct. However, we must reward risk-takers because, ultimately, they create the jobs and the economy to which we aspire.

I endorse the sensible comments made by Senator Feargal Quinn. I listened to the criticism about China on "Oireachtas Report" last night. Using the Olympics as a tool to force political change is not the way to go. Sport should be above politics.