Róisín Shortall
Question:113 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has satisfied himself that the Irish Medical Board plays an impartial role in the regulation of the distribution and sale of herbal products in Ireland; if he has further satisfied himself that there is sufficient expertise in herbal medicine on the board to carry out this function; the reason the decision to confine distribution and sale of St. John's Wort to prescription only was made in view of its widespread availability in other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15866/00]