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Ireland South MEP urges Government to fight planned changes to European pharmaceutical laws

Feb 1, 2024 08:45 By radiokerrynews
Ireland South MEP urges Government to fight planned changes to European pharmaceutical laws
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The Government's being urged to fight planned changes to European pharmaceutical laws.

In an effort to help produce cheaper medicine, the European Parliament is looking to reduce Intellectual Property protection from 8 years to 6 years.

50 thousand people are employed in the pharma industry here.

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Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South, which includes Kerry, says he's worried about the proposed changes:

 

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