Vaccination Programme.

Tuesday, 16 November 2004

Questions (113)

Seán Ryan

Question:

169 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if children in all of the schools on the north side of Dublin are receiving school booster vaccinations; and if she has satisfied herself that babies are being called for the nine month development check. [28574/04]

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Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

Responsibility for the provision of the school booster vaccinations and the nine month development check for babies, and any matters relating to such provision, within its functional area, rests with the relevant health board or the Eastern Regional Health Authority, ERHA. In the case of the north side of Dublin, this responsibility lies with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. In the circumstances, my Department has requested the regional chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to reply direct to the Deputy.