Vaccination Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2008

Thursday, 9 October 2008

Questions (106)

James Reilly

Question:

103 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children when a cervical vaccine will be introduced; the funds that have been set aside to introduce it; the vaccine or vaccines that have been chosen; the cost per patient and in total; the number of vaccines expected to be administered and to which age groups; if appropriate arrangements have been made with the medical professions to roll out the vaccine nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34322/08]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

In August 2008, the Health Service Executive was requested by my Department to examine operational and procurement issues relating to the introduction of a HPV vaccination programme for 12 year old girls on a basis that would achieve maximum cost effectiveness and appropriate national uptake rates. A response has recently been received from the HSE and it is being examined by my Department.