Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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1718.To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a risk analysis has been conducted to ensure that moving certain veterinary medication to non-prescription will not result in an increase in anti-bacterial resistance and antibiotic resistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33490/24]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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There is no consideration currently being given to removing the requirement for a prescription for any veterinary medicines that currently require a veterinary prescription.

Therefore no risk analysis has been conducted. Antibiotics continue to remain prescription only medicines.