Michael Harty (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. O'Brien. The attention of this committee was drawn to this issue in recent weeks by media reports suggesting that the medical profession is over-prescribing medication. That is why we have asked the witnesses to attend this morning's meeting. We will take questions from three members at a time. I ask the witnesses to note the questions that are asked and we will come to them after the third speaker. The first three members I will call are Senator Colm Burke and Deputies Margaret Murphy O'Mahony and Louise O'Reilly.