Written answers

Thursday, 22 October 2015

Department of Health

Medicinal Products Supply

Photo of Gerry AdamsGerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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257. To ask the Minister for Health if he will explain the decision to inform the media regarding the administration of life saving medication by trained persons without a prescription, in advance of informing the Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, despite consistent questioning on this matter. [36884/15]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I had previously indicated to this House that new provisions in relation to supply of emergency medicines would be forthcoming. There was considerable public interest in this matter and when I signed the new regulations into law last week, I considered an early public announcement was appropriate to ensure that organisations and individuals were aware of this important initiative as soon as possible.

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