141 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a person (details supplied); if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the surgeon in question has promoted their services through the electronic and print media in this country; if it is known that the surgeon in question has had a large number of malpractice suits against them; if she will order the suspension of the advertising or promotion of this person’s plastic surgery services here, directly or indirectly or through the Internet; if steps will be put in place to prevent the carrying out of any further operations by the surgeon in question; if she will direct the Irish Medical Council regarding the possibility of guidelines on the issue, such as the provision of certain basic requirements which need to be met in the course of surgery of this nature; if she anticipates the introduction of legislation to oblige those offering such surgery or those who carry advertisements promoting such surgery to meet specific ethical requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13908/05]

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141 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a person (details supplied); if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the surgeon in question has promoted their services through the electronic and print media in this country; if it is known that the surgeon in question has had a large number of malpractice suits against them; if she will order the suspension of the advertising or promotion of this person’s plastic surgery services here, directly or indirectly or through the Internet; if steps will be put in place to prevent the carrying out of any further operations by the surgeon in question; if she will direct the Irish Medical Council regarding the possibility of guidelines on the issue, such as the provision of certain basic requirements which need to be met in the course of surgery of this nature; if she anticipates the introduction of legislation to oblige those offering such surgery or those who carry advertisements promoting such surgery to meet specific ethical requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13908/05]

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