Vaccination Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2006

Wednesday, 18 October 2006

Questions (150)

Richard Bruton

Question:

223 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will soon be in a position to introduce a compensation scheme to help with the needs of this young person. [33367/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. B. Lenihan)

The issue of vaccine damage, including a compensation scheme, is being considered by my Department at present and the examination will conclude shortly. Cases such as the one referred to could be considered in the light of the possible establishment of such a scheme.