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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan: HSE (11 Nov 2020)

Annie Hoey: ...to all healthcare workers and everyone who has been getting us through this crisis. It has not been an easy job. I will focus on two areas. I know a few questions have been asked about the flu vaccine but I will swing back to it if that is all right. There was a lot of coverage today and I am sure everyone's notifications were going off with news notifications. Obviously, the HSE has...

Infectious Diseases. (2 Mar 2006) See 2 other results from this debate

Mary Harney: I am satisfied with progress on preparations for a possible flu pandemic and with public health actions in response to a possible outbreak of avian flu in Ireland. The health sector's role in regard to avian flu relates to the human health implications that would arise were there to be an outbreak of avian flu. Guidance on the investigation and management of suspected human cases has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Jul 2022)

Duncan Smith: 519. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of the flu vaccine programme in 2021 and 2022 respectively; the number of doses that are expected to be provided in 2022; the number of doses ordered by the State; the estimated cost to provide the flu vaccine free to all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38341/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (4 Jul 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Stephen Donnelly: The National Immunisation Programme in Ireland, which includes the influenza immunisation programme, is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. NIAC make recommendations on vaccination policy to the...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (12 Jan 2011) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Harney: The total amount spent on acquiring special vaccines (Celvapan and Pandemrix) to prevent the Pandemic Flu virus H1N1 over the period 2009/2010 was €35m. In 2010/11 a seasonal flu vaccine was acquired which included immunisation against the H1N1 virus at a cost of €2.32m. A further tender will occur in the spring of 2011 for the vaccine for the 2011/12 season.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Sep 2020)

Alan Kelly: 297. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of the 'flu vaccine programme in 2020; the additional costs arising from the recently announced measures; the number of doses expected to be provided in 2020; the number of doses ordered; the estimated cost to provide the 'flu vaccine free to all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22911/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (29 Sep 2020)

Patricia Ryan: 917. To ask the Minister for Health if the delivery of the flu vaccine is delayed until 29 September 2020 and that due to quantity issues the number of flu vaccines that can be ordered by general practitioners will be capped; if so, the number that this will be capped at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26972/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Oct 2020)

Paul Kehoe: 679. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be a sufficient supply of the flu vaccine for all who choose to have it administered in the coming months; if he foresees a shortage of flu vaccine; his plans to have the vaccine rolled out to all schools here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28374/20]

Written Answers — Influenza Vaccine Provision: Influenza Vaccine Provision (19 Oct 2004) See 1 other result from this answer

John Gormley: Question 304: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps which have been taken to deal with a possible influenza outbreak; if flu vaccine is available and the persons who can avail of it; if the flu vaccine is effective against all forms of influenza; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25461/04]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 205. To ask the Minister for Health the quantity of the LAIV flu vaccine for winter 2020-21 distributed to date; the current uptake of the vaccine by county; when general practitioners commenced giving the winter flu vaccine to patients; the length of time the vaccine will be made available for free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35477/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Consideration and Implications of 2024 Health Services Funding: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: That is great, and I might engage with Dr. Henry directly on that in the coming weeks. On another question, Dr. Henry might give us an update on how the HPV and flu vaccination programmes are going, although it is probably too early with regard to the flu vaccination. In addition, does he have any further update on the Covid vaccination programme?

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (26 Oct 2017) See 1 other result from this debate

Damien English: ..., I thank Deputies Burton and Kelleher for giving me the opportunity to update the House on this issue. The Minister sends his apologies for not being able to be here. As Deputies are aware influenza can be a serious illness for people in at-risk groups and can lead to hospitalisation and death. At-risk people include those aged 65 years and older, those with chronic illness...

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (25 May 2005)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that adequate procedures are in place to protect against the spread of avian flu here especially in view of the recent warning from the Food and Agriculture Organisation that the virus causing bird flu may be impossible to eradicate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17378/05]

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Government needs to tell us where it stands because it cannot appoint a chairperson before the legislation has been passed. I expected to see a date for the animal health Bill, given the bird flu threat that exists, yet UK doctors have attacked the Irish bird flu plan because no public health observer has attended a recent exercise on the Border with Northern Ireland.

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (30 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who have obtained the H1N1 swine flu vaccine through their general practitioner; the total cost involved; the number of persons who have obtained the H1N1 swine flu vaccine through Health Service Executive clinics and health centres and the cost involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13799/10]

Written Answers — Avian Influenza: Avian Influenza (4 May 2005)

Seán Ryan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that adequate procedures are in place to protect against the spread of avian flu to this country especially in view of the recent warning from the food and agriculture organisation that the virus causing bird flu may be impossible to eradicate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14181/05]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Oct 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 255. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to support general practitioners administering the winter flu vaccine; the way in which general practitioner centres will be expecting to manage Covid-19 health and safety protocols during the administration of the flu vaccine; if capacity in the sector has been evaluated before a decision is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Influenza Outbreak: Influenza Outbreak (23 Mar 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

Joan Burton: Question 83: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the stock of flu vaccines available to deal with any flu pandemic; if it is intended to increase these stocks; when this will be done; if she has satisfied herself that all appropriate steps are in place to deal with any such pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9389/05]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (29 Nov 2006) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Coughlan: My Department has developed comprehensive contingency arrangements to deal with any case of avian influenza in wild birds or any outbreak in poultry. These arrangements are kept under constant review with a view to updating them to take account of new developments that arise. I have recently signed new Regulations which provide the most up-to-date legislative basis for actions to be taken...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (7 Jul 2022)

Carol Nolan: 349. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the presence of avian flu in Ireland; the number of birds culled having contracted or having been suspected of contracting avian flu since 2018; if his attention has been drawn to a particularly virulent strain that appears to be present in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36939/22]