Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

That is correct. I recall that.

On the second issue raised by the Deputy regarding the Competition Authority, we are trying to press the authority to take action to drive down prices and encourage greater competition. In the case of pharmacists, the Government has legislated for them. The pharmacy union has a negotiating right and represents its workers and no change is needed. I cannot see what is wrong with the actions of the Competition Authority in that regard.

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