Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I do not understand the rationale there. It is long recommended that nurses play a central role in prescribing across a whole lot of areas but particularly in the addiction area. It was recommended several years ago. I cannot understand why it is not happening now. Nurses are working in the treatment centres. It would make absolute sense that they would do the prescribing. They take a broader view and are more engaged with the clients. I cannot see why there is a difficulty there. If there needs to be legislative change, why is that not happening?