Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also thank the Minister of State. This is very important legislation and I hope we will see a very significant impact and significant savings, which obviously can be put to good use throughout the health services. I welcome the assurance from the Minister of State that the passing of this legislation will not in any way inhibit the bringing of new, more effective, medicines on stream quickly. Obviously, in order to be able to provide such medicines, we need to make savings elsewhere. In that context, this Bill is a very significant step along the right road. I applaud the Minister of State and thank her for her attendance today.