Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 February 2008

2:30 pm

Photo of Fidelma Healy EamesFidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I appreciate the Cathaoirleach's good words but I ask the Leader to intervene with the Minister on the issue. Yesterday, the issue was debated for five hours by the Joint Committee on Health and Children. We expected an agreed motion to be produced by the Government side this morning but it was not forthcoming. The most seriously ill people in our community should not be made to pay. Pharmacists have made clear to me that they will not be able to stock expensive medicines if this proposal is introduced. Medicines that will, for example, cost €100 or more for those suffering with shingles——

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