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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: I accept that, but-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: The Deputy should not be drawing a conclusion before the expert group has set up the access programme.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: We have heard the views of everyone present. Deputy Boyd Barrett asked about experts being invited to attend again. Perhaps he might write to the committee about that and the committee will consider the matter at its next meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: I thank all of those present for contributing this morning and for their work in this area.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: I welcome the decision on the benefits that cystic fibrosis patients will enjoy as a result of the decision to make two drugs available. I thank the Minister for Health and the Department for coming to an agreement on that issue. We also need to look at the agreement between pharmaceutical companies and the Government over 12 months ago on a saving of over €600 million in the cost of...
- Seanad: Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: The Minister has given a detailed explanation on this matter but I am concerned coming at it from a Cork point of view. Nine out of ten top pharmaceutical companies in the world are based in Cork. They have come to me to express their concern on this issue and the use of the one word "unlimited". I know that they have an exemption until 2021 and I fully accept that but they have advised me...
- Seanad: Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: I accept what Senator Reilly said. The reason it affects the pharmaceutical industry so much is due to the fact that it needs a particular licence for every product it sells in each jurisdiction. That is the problem. However, if one is producing equipment and is selling it to another country, one does not need a licence in the same way. I have no difficulty with an agreed amendment,...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: Senator David Norris would not understand it.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: I suggest that we suspend until 3.05 p.m.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: It is important to respond to the criticism of the home care package in the context of the discussion document. The Minister has examined the provision of home care in four different countries.The document is opening up the debate on home care. I am a little disappointed that it is being criticised when it is barely off the printer. The issue is one for public debate and I look forward to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: Sinn Féin is very good at supporting water wasters. I am concerned it will propose wasting more money. Are Sinn Féin Senators embarrassed by confirmation that the party supports water wasters, as it has done for the past 12 months? It charges people in Northern Ireland for water but seems to have a problem doing so down here.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: I did not say that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: I set out a concrete plan and Sinn Féin did not have one constructive word to say about it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: I thank the witnesses for the presentation. As someone who has brought forward Private Member's Bills myself, I am aware that a great deal of work goes into drafting any legislation. I thank them for the time and effort they have put into this, which is very much appreciated. To clarify the current position, I understand that the legislation in force allows the Minister to issue a licence...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: In his statement, Deputy Kenny said that a certificate will have to be provided by a medical practitioner.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: He might just expand on that because there is a public perception that the Bill does not contain that requirement. In his statement, Deputy Kenny says it does.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: The public perception is different. It is important to clarify it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: The Bill clearly sets out that a doctor must prescribe whereas Dr. O'Grady is saying that it automatically sorts out the problem for one individual. However, the Bill still requires a doctor to prescribe. Let us get that clear because that is not clear from his reply. That is different from the answer Deputy Kenny gave.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: A doctor is needed to prescribe.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Discussion (5 Apr 2017)
Colm Burke: A doctor must still prescribe.