Maire Devine (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On amendment No. 1, there is a minimum requirement of medical professionals that must be present for individual assessments. Is there a minimum requirement in the context of the amendment? Amendment No. 2 allows for the widening of the scope of professionals as may be deemed appropriate. This is a welcome provision. I would ask for clarity on amendment No. 1 because I have a slight concern that inclusion of the words "for example" leads to the discretion being open to going the other way, which could result in assessments being conducted without a representation of a full team of professionals. Perhaps Senator Reilly could clarify if this is an aspect of the legislation for which amendment No. 1 refers, in the context of it being a requirement or a suggestion? I am concerned that the amendment of inclusion of "for example" would indicate that it is, indeed, a suggestion only. That might weaken the legislation. Perhaps the Senator could put my mind at ease.