John Crown (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Leader to ask the Minister to schedule a debate on his plans at the earliest opportunity and pending the publication of the expert group's opinion. It is known that the shameful delay in providing the legislative framework has left a vacuum. In recent weeks a national newspaper pointed out that apparently dangerous advice was allegedly being given by clinics which are operating within the legislative vacuum, as we do not have proper advice available to patients in the health service. When that happens, ad hoc groups will spring up to give advice which is not at the same level as that which would be given in a mainstream and peer-reviewed hospital.