Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (675)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

675. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a vaccine damage compensation scheme in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7001/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The issues contained in the Report of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group are complex. They need to be considered in the wider context of how best to address the long term health and social needs of people who may have experienced adverse outcomes from all healthcare interventions.