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- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)
Fergal Browne: I thank the Minister, her officials and the Bills Office for their assistance. I have a greater understanding of the health services after four weeks of debating health Bills in the House. I thank the IPU, the Irish Pharmaceutical Society and the hospital pharmacists for their assistance. I acknowledge the role played by the Irish Pharmaceutical Society during the past 135 years and wish...
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)
Fergal Browne: Amendments were put down.
- Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)
Fergal Browne: Amendments were put down on Committee Stage.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)
Fergal Browne: I wish to be associated with comments made in respect of the Cathaoirleach, the new Senators, former Members and those who have volunteered to retire. I hope some of us will still return to the House after the election. I do not doubt that the next Seanad will be more representative and reflective of society, perhaps with more political parties represented here than is currently the case. I...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)
Fergal Browne: ââor the powers that be that consideration be given to nominating, among the Taoiseach's nominees for the next Seanad, someone from the new Irish community.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)
Fergal Browne: It is an issue that arises because the purpose of democracy is to allow participation. Members of the community to which I refer do not have a voice at present. These people comprise 10% of the population and many of them are members of the workforce and pay tax. This is an ideal opportunity to appoint someone to the Seanad who could articulate their views and concerns.