Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012
248 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans, arising from the publication of the report into the link between the swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy, to provide examination support for children who have developed narcolepsy; if he has spoken with the Department of Health regarding their needs during examinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21572/12]
View answerI can confirm that a number of meetings have taken place between officials at my Department and the Department of Health, with representatives from SOUND (Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder). A meeting was also recently arranged between SOUND and the State Exam Commission. A central contact point has been established for SOUND with the State Exam Commission, to address issues in relation to the reasonable accommodations which can be made for children with narcolepsy who are taking state exams this year, and I understand that arrangements are being put in place in this regard, where required.
