John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

No. 3B(3) is correspondence dated 17 November 2015 from Mr. Joseph Haire re the interchangeability of brand medicines. We could note and publish this and forward it to the HSE for further response to questions that Mr. Haire has asked. There is a significant amount of money involved. The Comptroller and Auditor General may also want to examine the costs arising from the interchangeability of medicines. We will acknowledge this to Mr. Haire and pursue the matter as outlined.

Correspondence dated 18 November 2015 was received from Ms Julie Gibbons re payment of water rates. This is to be noted and published and sent to the Department for comment. Maybe the local government audit service should examine the matter. We will ask for its response.

Correspondence was received from Deputy Mary Lou McDonald re funding to the children and youth working group in Stoneybatter. This is to be noted and published and forwarded to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs for a breakdown of the financial provision allocated to this group.