Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will start with the basics. The HSE representatives do not meet with people from the manufacturers of drugs but rather the industry puts up a front. It pays for an association to speak to the HSE. Are there separate discussions? I am worried that if the big manufacturers have a cosy committee representing it, they will only seek to protect the cartel. Does the HSE and Department not have a one-to-one discussion with people from individual companies. We could be writing cheques to them for €500 million, €600 million or €700 million. Are the meetings with intermediaries?