David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for being here and for their input. I was Chair of the justice committee in 2015. We visited Portugal and we compiled a report on the model in use there. In our report, we asked the Government of the day to do further research into that model. Unfortunately, not a great deal has happened in the interim. Ms Lawlor referred to the regulation of all drugs. Professor Stevens raised the issue of how this could be done. Is Ms Lawlor talking about all drugs, without exception? How would she see this working practically on the ground? If I have a health issue, I go to the doctor and get a prescription. I then go to the pharmacist and the prescription is filled. How does Ms Lawlor see the regulation of all drugs working in practical terms?