Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I accept that it is not specific to this legislation, but the difficulty is that the enactment of the legislation will compound an existing problem. I know from first-hand experience that a person will ring up a health care professional and indicate that he is on a particular tablet and the professional will explain that it is for his heart. However, if the medications are being changed frequently then even the health care professionals will not know the details. A small amendment to the legislation could address that and it could be applicable not only to this legislation but across the board. Introducing this legislation without the consumer focus will lead to confusion and problems with compliance from the point of view of citizens and patients when it comes to taking medication.