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Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Health): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...and the churches will be allowed to open. However, we have to rely on NPHET and it will be a decision for the Cabinet sub-committee. Senator Dolan talked about grief, funerals and the winter flu vaccine. I got the winter flu vaccine. I had to wait two or three weeks for it. I have always said it is something that, at a certain age, we all should get. Especially now with Covid, there...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (16 May 2018)

Frank Feighan: ...our hospitals, especially during winter months. Last January was no different, with emergency departments such as that in Sligo under enormous strain due to high demand and the increased incidence of flu mainly affecting older people. Many Senators will be aware that the recent health service capacity review identified the need for 2,600 additional acute hospital beds over the next ten...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Frank Feighan: I do not normally commend the HSE, but on this occasion I wish to congratulate the executive on its awareness campaign for people, especially elderly people, to avail of the 'flu jab. A dangerous and difficult strain is out. Members were able to avail of the jab. This is something that we should articulate and pass on. It is vital for people to avail of the jab, especially elderly people...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (10 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the protocols he has put in place for schools in relation to swine flu when a brisk closure option exists in the event of an outbreak to avoid the rapid spread through communities; if he is satisfied with the pace at which this will be implemented. [40180/09]