Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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907. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a proposal (details supplied); his plans to implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16032/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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This questions relates to the transposition of the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD) by my Department and whether chiropractors will be designated as referrers and practitioners in the transposing regulations.  The previous regulations did not designate chiropractors as referrers or practitioners.   

The statutory instrument transposing the BSSD will designate those who may refer for radiological tests, those who may carry them out and other functions and in this regard I propose to designate nurses, doctors, dentists and radiographers as appropriate.  The proposed designation of relevant professionals is based on patient safety and public health considerations reflected in the advice of the Chief Medical Officer.  

My Department will finalise the medical provisions of the BSSD in the coming weeks.