Dr. J.G. Beechinor:

However, we do not have any role in e-prescribing. That is for the Department. We have no role in there. Questions which refer to the validity of prescriptions and so on are probably more appropriate for the Veterinary Council of Ireland and the Department. They are not for us. Our job is around the safety and efficacy of the products and ensuring they comply with the legislation. It is no more and no less.

My colleague, Dr. Murphy, is available to the committee as well. He is chairman of the committee for veterinary medicinal products at the European Medicines Agency. I think he may want say a few words.