Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

What about those very fine politicians who do not have letters after their names? Do they not have talent? The Seanad could debate the politician's role in making a contribution, no matter what it is, in either House of the Oireachtas. We should discuss people's personalities as well as their having or not having qualifications. Everyone elected to these Houses is very well qualified to take on any issue because, God knows, fighting to get elected to these Houses is the best qualification one could have. This proves the point again that catapulting does not work. Everyone should serve their apprenticeship and those who do are the best politicians. All of these points could be brought into a broad debate on this issue.

I also wish to raise the issue of private cosmetic clinics which have mushroomed throughout Ireland. Recently, complaints have been made about questionable practices in many of these clinics. There is a total lack of regulation and proposals to regulate these clinics.