asked the Minister for Local Government if he has received any complaints concerning the shortage of essential drugs and medicines in Dublin City dispensaries, and if he will state the name of the official supplier of drugs and medicines to these dispensaries.

No complaint of a shortage of essential drugs and medicines in Dublin City dispensaries has been received in my Department. The official contractor for the supply of drugs and medicines to local authorities for the current contract year is Messrs. Antigen, Limited, Roscrea.