Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

Businesses close from time to time. I will not stand here and say it will not happen. A point of which I am certain is that what we are seeking to do is to have a vibrant pharmacy sector and to have pharmacies accessible to patients throughout the country. We can pride ourselves that even in relatively small places we have successful pharmacies and general practitioners, which is not the norm in some other countries. This will continue to be the case and is a policy position I want to see implemented. I want to have a vibrant community pharmacy sector throughout the country.

I believe I have answered all the questions posed. If not, I would be happy to return to them.