Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 December 2012
162. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health when he will bring a proposal to Dáil Éireann setting out a package of supports for those who developed narcolepsy as a result of vaccination with Pandemrix; and the date on which he will re-establish contact with Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder [54985/12]
View answerI am committed to bringing a Memorandum to Government setting out the full response to the issue. My Department is considering all possible supports which may need to be put in place for those affected. Any such supports require my approval and the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. A further meeting with representatives from SOUND will be arranged when the matter has been concluded. The Health Service Executive continues to provide a range of supports and services to those affected by narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination. The Department of Education and Skills also provides appropriate educational supports at all levels of education.
