Niall Ó Brolcháin (Green Party)

It is related, therefore, in a roundabout way. There is much waste in the health care sector. In these difficult times we should consider ways to reduce costs. That is one possible way. We could improve the provision of wheelchairs. The issue of prosthetics was raised with me recently. It is my understanding there is a possibility that prosthetics will be imported from now on. Work in that regard is ongoing. It is important that the cost of prosthetics is kept down through increased competitiveness, of which the Minister is very much in favour.

Overall, the Bill is an interesting one. My main point is that a review of the effect of the measures proposed should be built into the Bill, perhaps in a year's time. Members of the Opposition have suggested the introduction of the levy might prevent people who need medications from getting them. Therefore, it is important that there be such a review. There is a need for empirical evidence in health care. I commend the Minister for being innovative. She will continue to be so. The provisions of the Bill are certainly worth exploring. As such, I will be supporting the Bill.