Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 May 2026
526. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if her Department carried out any independent assessment of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland's proposed fee increase before the relevant Statutory Instrument was prepared; if so, the findings of that assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35842/26]
View answerI would like to thank the Deputy for raising the question.
The PSI is the statutory regulator for pharmacists and pharmacies under the Pharmacy Act 2007 and operate for public accountability purposes under the aegis of the Minister for Health.
The PSI conducted an SME regulatory impact assessment prior to submission to my Department and also carried out a proportionality assessment as part of the public consultation exercise on proposed changes to the PSI Fees Rules.
For more information relating to this please see PSI's website where the Consultation Report is published.
