Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

This is a HSE, not a Government matter. The issue will arise at the Oireachtas joint committee next Tuesday. It is important such discussions take place. I urge the independent pharmacists not to sign any contract at this stage pending the outcome of the negotiations and discussions.

We dealt with the Irish Pharmaceutical Union last year in the context of an important Bill and found it a very responsible organisation in acting on behalf of its members.