Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017
893. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he has met with representatives of the pharmaceutical industry, including representatives of individual companies, in the past year; if the Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016 was discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13492/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra1002. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he, or officials of his Department, have met with representatives of the pharmaceutical industry or other interested parties to discuss the Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016; if so, if there are minutes of these meetings; if so, the outcomes of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14093/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 893 and 1002 together.
I, and my officials, do on occasion meet representatives of the pharmaceutical industry including individual companies. The Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016 has not been discussed at any of these meetings.
