Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Brexit Preparations Update: Discussion

Photo of Louise O'ReillyLouise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. Nolan. I thank everyone for their contributions. Apologies for missing the first few minutes here.

Before I open the debate to members of the committee, I have a number of questions of my own. I might come back on some of them as well, if that is okay.

In her submission, Dr. Nolan stated:

We have contacted all the primary wholesalers who have provided assurances that for the vast majority of medicines they will hold between eight to ten weeks of stock. This level of stockholding will allow Ireland manage short-term disruptions.

I note "the vast majority", but not all. Is there an issue with some? Are there some for which we do not have that necessary buffer? Will we have that issue resolved in advance of a potential no-deal Brexit?

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