Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
333 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 789 of 29 September 2004, the progress to date on the issue; if a detailed examination of the schemes has taken place; the reason for the delay in performing this examination; if it will be included in her Department’s business plan for 2005; when she intends to publish this plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2121/05]
View answerA preliminary review of the vaccine damage compensation schemes in place in a number of other countries was undertaken by my Department. This review was done in order to establish general details of schemes already in existence. More recently, my officials have begun an investigation to identify the most relevant models from a clinical, administrative and fairness point of view. On completion of this investigation, I will be in a position to consider the available options. The completion of this work has been included in the Department's 2005 business plan which it is hoped will be posted on the Department's website by the end of February 2005.
