Pat O'Neill (Fine Gael)

On the points raised by Senator O'Sullivan, I know he has the interest of an injured person at heart but the medical profession in this country have the expertise, and the Minister's knowledge of the subject should be noted. A doctor will not allow a person to have a blood sample taken if that may pose a danger to the person. Some people involved in road accidents have feigned injury and appeared to faint and have been brought in an ambulance and no sample can be taken from them. This provision is to close that loophole. I support the Minister on this amendment.