Vaccination Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 March 2004

Thursday, 25 March 2004

Questions (117)

Denis Naughten

Question:

117 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 334 of 2 March, when the detailed examination of the schemes will be undertaken; if he will provide the Irish Vaccine Injury Campaign with a copy of the overview of other schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9539/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The developmental work that can be undertaken by my Department in 2004 is concentrated on four major themes: advancing the health reform programme; supporting the health aspects of the EU Presidency; legislation on health reform and other pressing areas such as professional regulation; and monitoring of service plans and budget management by health boards or the ERHA.

The preliminary overview of schemes already undertaken is a working document that forms part of the deliberative process. It would not be appropriate for publication at this stage.