Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy raises some fair points which probably have a broader application to the whole area of drugs and medicines than the area contemplated in this Bill. It is fair to have regard to people's information and knowledge about the drugs they are prescribed. The professionals across the board have an interest in the communication of accurate information to patients and in ensuring that people know what they are taking.

The Deputy makes a fair point about consistency and the need for communication. I will consider more carefully what he has had to say with regard to the broader question as well but I am unsure whether it is something we need to change specifically in this legislation. Anyway, he has made some fair points and given some good insights.