Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 December 2025
355. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 690 and 691 of 2 December 2025, her plans with respect to the strategic collaboration group to be established in early 2026; the proposed membership of this group; if it will include representation for vulnerable groups, in particular those impacted by changes to phased dispensing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70725/25]
View answerThe Community Pharmacy Agreement will be implemented on a phased basis and will be supported by regular structured engagements between the Department of Health (DoH), Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU).
The continuation of a high-level, enduring strategic relationship is designed to support the shaping and implementation of pharmacy’s role in a more integrated, efficient, and patient-centred health system.
Under the Agreement a Strategic Collaboration Group will be established which will provide a structured forum for dialogue and joint consideration of strategic issues shaping the future of community pharmacy in Ireland. This Strategic Collaboration Group will consist of representatives from the IPU, the HSE and the DoH.
