Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The choice of medication for overseas deployments for both officers and enlisted personnel is a medical decision taken by the medical officers. Deputy Ó Snodaigh spoke of the chief of staff giving me advice but the chief of staff also depends on advice from the chief medical officer, who has the qualifications to give it. Each individual is screened before they go to sub-Saharan Africa to ensure Lariam is suitable for them. If they do suffer side effects steps are taken. If they are abroad the medication can be changed and they are screened on an ongoing basis.

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