Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a submission has been received on the extent of the current risk to patients in view of the fact that for animals there is full protection from malpractice in the pharmaceutical sector while for humans there is not, and that there is no statutory fitness to practise or fitness to operate legislation on pharmacy; the steps she intends to take to protect patients and within what timeframe; if she can be held liable in any claims arising from malpractice in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3280/06]

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