Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the fact that the Minister has accepted amendments giving additional safeguards as to standards. This Bill is a good idea and I welcome it. I also welcome the fact that institutions of such high repute as the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland can market their services abroad on a level playing field with others. Senator Power has acknowledged the high quality of the provision in comparison with other institutions. I do not know how this could be done other than in the manner proposed in this Bill if the idea itself is good. What the Minister is proposing is reasonable. What she has done is very fair and welcome.