Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I await clinical advice in this regard and issues arise regarding how much should be paid to those who will administer the vaccine. In Ireland, as Deputy Reilly will be aware, we pay considerably more than is the case in other jurisdictions. While many issues arise in this regard, any innovation in the market must be used for the benefit of patients. This has always been a feature of the Irish health care system. On the smear——

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