Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 June 2009
86 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children further to correspondence (details supplied), the progress to date on the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24260/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe company referred to in the question has been in contact with my Department on a number of occasions regarding the stockpiling of antibiotics for use in the event of an influenza pandemic. Decisions on the procurement and stockpiling of medicines and other requisites for use during an influenza pandemic are taken by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) usually based on advice from the Pandemic Influenza Expert Group. While there has been a number of discussions at NPHET on antibiotic requirements in the event of an influenza pandemic no decisions have yet been taken.
In the event that a decision is taken to purchase additional stocks of antibiotics it would be a matter for the Health Service Executive to put in train the usual procurement procedures.
87 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [24262/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply
