Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
758. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will seek and share a detailed report on the causal factors that led to the disposal of 22 vials of a vaccine in the Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5517/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy, the HSE have advised that 22 vials of Covid-19 vaccine that were delivered to a Nursing Home in the Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation were incorrectly stored and the appropriate cold chain was not in place, unfortunately these vials cannot now be used.
The Community Healthcare Organisation will now work with national colleagues to undertake the remaining vaccinations at the LTRC facility as soon as possible.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.
