Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Those who were involved in the hepatitis C scheme and other vaccination schemes had to wait a long time. There is also an issue in respect of narcolepsy, which resulted from the vaccine given for swine 'flu. The lives of some young people and families have been transformed and they are waiting for support from the Department. This is a huge burden on families as they need extra support to physically manage the effects of the vaccine and support is also needed by schools in respect of these young people. Will there be another long waiting period? How will incidents such as this be managed where vaccinations have resulted in the health of individuals deteriorating? Another case was brought to my attention last week. It relates to a young girl who had the recent cervical vaccination and who has been in chronic pain since. Her hip is affected. She is on a crutch and is constantly on medication.

She is a teenager. I appreciate that these things cannot be foreseen but do we have a process in place that can make it easier for people and families to adjust? I would like to hear more about that, as opposed to spending the money on legal fees.