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

The pharmacist in my community and his assistant will take the time to provide an explanation of medicines to their patients. Last year, when my father was ill, the two pharmacists took care to explain that something was for A, B and C and that my father needed to do X, Y and Z. I was impressed by the quality of care they provided. I was just the messenger but I was told in detail what needed to be done. This is why I was surprised at the figures outlined by Professor Dunne.