I propose to take Questions Nos. 117, 118 and 124 together.
The Health Service Executive, assisted by my Department, has engaged with the Irish Pharmaceutical Union on discussions surrounding a number of outstanding issues. These discussions commenced in the week beginning 5 May 2008. Progress has been made on these issues. I established an Independent Pricing Body, chaired by Mr. Seán Dorgan, who is the former head of IDA Ireland, to assess an interim fair community pharmacy dispensing fee to be paid for the medical card scheme, the DPS and other community drug schemes. The Independent Pricing Body has submitted its report to me. I am considering its findings prior to submitting it to Government.