John Carty (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Leader to raise with the Ministers for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Agriculture, Forestry and Food the price of veterinary medicines manufactured in Ireland. They cost four times more than in other EU member states and the world market. An investigation should take place and we should debate this to see if there is price fixing.

Two weeks ago I called on the Leader to invite the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Food to the Seanad to discuss REPS. In light of her recent success in Brussels in getting REPS 2 and 3 payments restored to what they were, this is an ideal opportunity to invite her to the House.