Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Naughten has raised this matter on a number of previous occasions. These parents are not the only ones concerned about their children. I empathise with the families of the 100 individuals who were severely disabled. I recall the discussions which took place on this matter in the past and the tragic consequences to which the administration of a particular vaccine gave rise. The legislation that will be taken between now and the Christmas recess has been approved. I cannot inform the Deputy as to when the Minister for Health intends to bring forward the heads of a Bill relating to this matter before Government. If they are brought forward in the new year, then obviously the new system for dealing with legislation will apply and the relevant committee will consider whether hearings should take place on this matter. I will ask the Minister to respond to the Deputy in due course. However, legislation relating to this issue has certainly not come before Cabinet as yet.

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