Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the legislation governing pharmacy practice for non-EU graduates; when it is proposed to have this matter finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26461/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Pharmacy Act 2007 is being commenced in three stages. The first stage of the process involved the establishment of a Council of the new Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, the second stage will put in place a new registration regime for pharmacists and pharmacies, and the third stage will deal with complaints, inquiries and fitness to practice provisions. As part of the second stage, which I hope to finalise later this year, a new process for the recognition and registration of non-EU\EEA qualified pharmacists will be put in place.