Bernard Allen
Ceist:328 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if he proposes to increase the number of lay appointees to the Medical Council. [13577/03]
Vol. 567 No. 1
328 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if he proposes to increase the number of lay appointees to the Medical Council. [13577/03]
Under the Medical Practitioners Act 1978, the Medical Council is the independent authority charged with responsibility for the registration of medical practitioners. There are currently three lay members sitting on the Medical Council. The aim of the Medical Council is to protect the public through appropriate regulation of the medical profession.