Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2011
257 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to release available trial vaccination records of children immunised in mother and baby homes; the steps being taken to provide residents with access to records held by the Laffoy Commission; his plans to establish a no-fault compensation scheme for those damaged by such vaccinations; the timetable involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30723/11]
View answerThe Commission put extensive procedures in place to provide information to individuals who suspected that they may have been involved in such trials. Persons who were resident in the above named homes and who wish to ascertain if the Department holds clinical trials vaccination records in respect of them, may do so by contacting my Department. I would emphasise, however, that my Department holds few records relating to persons involved in such trials. I have no function with regard to documentation held by the Commission. As there is no evidence that any of the persons vaccinated in accordance with the arrangements referred to in the Question were adversely affected, the issue of compensation does not arise.
