Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I wish to address amendment Nos. 5, section 21, paragraph (g), and No. 6, section 24, paragraph (f) as the wording is similar. Section 21(2)(g) provides that the Executive shall take into account,"the terms of any agreement in place (whether entered into before, on or after the commencement of this section) between the Executive and any representative body of the suppliers of drugs, medicines or medicinal or surgical appliances where the agreement relates, whether directly or indirectly, to the price of the item." I do not know why that paragraph is included.