Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank my colleagues on both sides of the House for their attention to the detail of the legislation and their support for the generality of what it proposes to introduce for the first time in the history of the State. It is long-awaited legislation, which will serve us well. It represents a genuine sea change on pricing and generic substitution of medicines in this jurisdiction. I thank the Deputies warmly for their support for our overall objectives. I welcome the tone and content of the debate, which have been extremely helpful.

I thank the officials in the Department of Health for their attention to this complex and important legislation, which they approached with their usual professionalism and close care. I thank all who have been involved in the passage of this important legislation.

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