Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 July 2015
160. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the redress available for survivors of a home (details supplied) in County Dublin who were subjected to vaccine trials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29329/15]
View answerI would like to advise the Deputy that matters relating to medicinal trials come within the remit of the Department of Health. The Deputy will also be aware that, in February 2015, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs announced the establishment of a Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related matters. I understand this Commission will examine a broad range of issues including matters relating to vaccine trials in specified homes. The Commission recently launched a nationwide advertising campaign inviting persons with relevant information to contact the Commission. Persons wishing to contact the Commission may do so by writing to: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, 73 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, email info@mbhcoi.ie or by freephone on 1800 80 66 88.
