Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

The Irish Medicines Board would make a recommendation to the Minister and the Minister would accept or reject it. It would not involve a political row because the Minister of the day would be foolish to ignore the recommendations of the board. The products must be licensed to be manufactured and used properly. The Irish Medicines Board has the expertise and is there to advise the Minister, who will make the final decision. I cannot envisage the Minister of the day making a decision against the wishes of the board.