Commitments were given in the programme for Government to restore cuts made as part of the financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, legislation. Earlier this morning, the Tánaiste said that negotiations on general practitioner, GP, contracts were ongoing. He said that restoration is happening in all sectors. There is one sector, however, where it has not commenced and that is the pharmacy sector. As a pharmacist, I am aware the role pharmacists play in primary care in all communities is very valuable. They are much underutilised but I also believe that the FEMPI restoration should commence for that profession. Pharmacists are all working hard and they deserve the same respect as every other healthcare professional.

I defer to the Deputy's expertise in that sector. This is a matter for negotiation with the Minister for Health.