Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2011
583 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to release all available trial vaccination records of children immunised in mother and baby homes; if he will immediately establish a no fault compensation scheme for those damaged by such vaccinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34227/11]
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. 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.
