Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The European Medicines Agency approves drugs and we then seem to go through a process which takes over two years. That is causing a lot of frustration for people who could benefit if the drugs were available, as well as those carrying out research and development. That is why the report sets out clear recommendations. I ask that the Minister of State and the Department examine the report's recommendations and see which ones could be implemented at an early stage. They could then examine the other issues. It is important that we bring about some change in this area.