Joe Sherlock
Ceist:10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the latest position regarding his discussions with the pharmacists regarding a new drugs refund scheme; the number of occasions on which his Department have met with the Irish Pharmaceutical Union within the past 12 months; if further meetings are planned; if any deadline has been set for these negotiations; when he expects that a new scheme will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.