Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister's reply will offer no comfort to the 130 families associated with the campaign group, REGRET. The Health Products Regulatory Authority has received 919 reports of adverse reactions and events associated with the use of Gardasil in Ireland. This could affect many more than the 130 families we know about, given that the condition can present by degrees. The 130 girls are displaying debilitating, long-term and chronic symptoms that include severe fatigue, short-term memory and concentration deterioration, food intolerances, visual disturbances, noise sensitivity, severe headaches, burning muscles and joint pain.

Will the Minister ensure that these young women and their families have access to such benefits as disability allowance, carer's allowance, medical cards and what other appropriate supports are deemed necessary? Will the Minister and his Department look favourably on their particular circumstances and needs?

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