Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
1399. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to changes to the medicinal products regulations or other regulations to ensure efficient distribution of the flu vaccine and a potential Covid-19 vaccine similar to regulations being considered in the UK (details supplied); and the details of changes being considered. [22615/20]
View answerThere are no plans to amend legislation regarding the distribution of the flu vaccine.
In relation to a potential COVID-19 vaccine, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) recommended that a COVID-19 Immunisation Strategy Group, chaired by the Department of Health, and informed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), be convened. The inaugural meeting of the Group took place on the 26 August 2020. The purpose of the Group is to advise on and assist in the development of national policy relating to COVID-19 vaccines. Any necessary legislative changes will be considered in this context.
