John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There was a misunderstanding. I had submitted a Topical Issue today relating to FEMPI cuts affecting pharmacists and it was accepted. Unfortunately, no Minister from the Department was available to take the matter. I got a phone call from the Minister's office about an hour ago asking me to defer the issue and I agreed to do so on the basis, first, that no further action would be taken until the matter got resolved and, second, that I could raise it again next week. That was agreed with the Ceann Comhairle's office. Unfortunately, that message did not get to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's office. It is not that I am not looking to take the issue on; I most certainly am. In co-operation with the Minister it will be heard next week.

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