Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will ask two questions of Ms Maher or Mr. O'Loughlin. What is the witnesses' opinion on the delivery of drugs to patients via alternative means, for example, the Internet and mail order pharmacies? Will they comment on the issue of overprescribing?

Deputy Byrne made a good point. It would be remiss of us not to compliment the local pharmacists in our communities who provide a sterling service in their relationships with many of the people who walk through their doors. We should acknowledge that the pharmacist and the pharmacy play a key role in the community.