Dáil Éireann - Volume 637 - 27 June, 2007

Written Answers. - Pharmacy Regulations.

Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children if she plans to expand the role of the pharmacist to provide a wider range of services, as recommended by the Joint Committee on Health and Children in its report on the Adverse Side Effects of Pharmaceuticals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17626/07]

  Deputy Mary Harney: The Joint Committee’s report will be considered in the context of the reviews of the pharmacy contract and the state drug schemes, as well as pharmacy legislation.