Liam Lawlor
Question:95 Mr. Lawlor asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans he has to introduce a specific action plan to curb routine overuse of medicines which according to the World Health Organisation has resulted in an alarming increase in drug resistance among infectious bacteria; if he will have considerations made into a public education programme as well as guidelines to the medical profession and possible restrictions on the easy availability of self-administered medicines through retail outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17843/00]