Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to negotiations between the Irish Pharmaceutical Union and the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10645/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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A meeting was held on 21 February between the HSE/Department of Health and Children negotiating team and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union. The purpose of the meeting was to establish a procedure to examine available options for advancing contractual negotiations in compliance with Irish and EU competition law. A process and the relevant terms of reference have been agreed and this process is expected to commence shortly.