Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Ceisteanna (914)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

914. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the establishment of a compensation fund for the parents of vaccine-damaged children; when a decision will be made on the implementation of the recommendations of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27297/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

My Department is currently examining the recommendations of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group. However, this issue is complex and needs 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 other health services.