Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am no medical officer but I have been advised by the chief medical officer of the Irish Defence Forces that lariam is the most appropriate course of drugs to give to members of the Defence Forces in the areas where it is required. I have every confidence in the working group and its recommendations. I will accept those recommendations but it will take some time to implement some of them. The recommendations are intended to ensure the Defence Forces' medical policies and practice continue to develop in line with best practice.

Certain of the recommendations will need to be further developed to allow for their full implementation and further work is required in respect of the need to establish a medical advisory group.

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