Results 1-20 of 21 for flu speaker:Bernard Durkan

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (8 Feb 2023)

Bernard Durkan: It is seldom we hear a Minister of State say that a Deputy should continue. I am taking this important matter on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, who has a dose of flu. I thank Deputy Connolly for raising it. I will begin by acknowledging the vital healthcare role that Clifden District Hospital plays and the excellent level of care and support which it provides to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 1049. To ask the Minister for Health in the context of the current influenza season in the southern hemisphere, with Australia facing its worst flu season in five years, the steps he has in mind for this jurisdiction for the flu season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54686/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: There are two remaining questions to be asked on behalf of Deputy Seán Crowe. We had difficulties securing enough flu vaccines last year. What steps are being taken to avoid that happening again this year? In NPHET's view, how do the daily case numbers stack up against the modelling?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: ...an eye on or monitoring on a worldwide basis with regard to its impact on the population? The second question is for Professor Butler. What programme of vaccination is planned against the winter flu and is it likely to be an issue worldwide this year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19: Discussion (15 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: ...were many of them. We have gone over the number of casualties in the country of whom there are more than 5,000 already. There were those who were cynical in the beginning and said this was only a flu and would pass over. Well, that was not true. Of course. To each and all of the witnesses, both here and outside, we have to thank them for their sacrifices and dedication. As Deputy...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (3 Nov 2020)

Bernard Durkan: ...to determine eligibility for the one-parent family payment; (18) Deputy Thomas Gould - to discuss the loss of healthcare services on the north side of Cork city; (19) Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - to discuss access to the flu vaccine, the pneumonia vaccine, Pneumovax 23, and influenza vaccines to persons in at-risk categories; (20) Deputy Mick Barry - to discuss Covid-19 safety...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Lyme Disease: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: ...from which people suffer with similar characteristics? For instance, one that comes to mind is the human form of brucellosis which has similar characteristics, including a rash and continuous flu symptoms. I might have the flu, but I do not think I have that condition. However, I wonder about it because if we are determining who the experts are, we need to get the information first in...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: ...been debated many times in the House, and rightly so. The Bill addresses a social imbalance that became obvious in recent times. To do that, it was necessary and desirable - excuse me, but the flu must have caught up with me at last. Expiry might come sooner than I thought. As a result of this Bill, I expect to see in the workplace a recognition by both sides of the other's...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: ...whole number of reasons. Often employees in that income bracket are working on a very tight margin and they find that they are in a serious situation if anything goes wrong at all. This could be a flu, cold or other illness in the household or whatever the case may be. It can be particularly serious if they are living in rental accommodation. If they are in rental accommodation and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (7 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: ...one. Ireland is among the highest spenders and we know what we have to compare with. Can this be done? I am aware that the number of people on trolleys has been reduced and I am aware that the flu is a serious issue and it comes at this time and so on. Despite what people may think when they look at me, I remained standing in our household when everyone else got the flu. I do not go...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (2 Mar 2017)

Bernard Durkan: ...young adult at home as much as possible but they need to be reassured as to the availability of appropriate residential care in the event of them becoming ill, including something sudden like the 'flu, for example, which can appear without warning. I have come across cases, as I am sure other members have, where those delivering the service identify a person as suitable for relocation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 295. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which his Department has been in a position to identify precisely the full extent of resources needed to meet eventualities such as flu epidemics or a major disaster, with particular reference to the capability of general hospitals to meet the challenge without causing difficulties at accident and emergency departments; and if he will make a...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ...and consider how to move on. I believe in ensuring that adequate nursing home beds remain available at all times with the potential to accommodate an overflow in the event of a serious epidemic such as flu. I do not understand why sometimes hospital wards are closed. That does not make for good, efficient or safe delivery of services. There should be an ongoing evaluation of the...

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2011)

Bernard Durkan: ...to a person's health by sitting in a room where there are no smokers but one or two people with a particular infection that is contagious? A person could get a most appalling infection such as the flu or a chest infection. I assure the House the only difference between the two is that we can see the breath that has been exhaled in a smoke filled room but we cannot see it in the other...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (2 Feb 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will obtain the swine flu vaccination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5016/10]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (19 Jan 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if alternative facilities in Naas, County Kildare will be arranged in respect of the provision of swine flu vaccination in view of the fact that the current facilities may not be accessible for many persons who may be elderly and have no transport or who have special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1771/10]

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: ...the Minister" in amendment No. 19, as mentioned by the Minister of State, is to indicate who is in control. Will we have to wait, as in recent weeks, for a decision from the regulator? He had the flu and we had to wait until it had passed for a decision to be made. Policy should always be determined by the Minister, regardless of what anyone else says, including the European...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (8 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that adequate safeguards are in place to prevent the importation or spread of avian 'flu or other animal diseases here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38641/05]

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I understand Ministers and some backbenchers have received the 'flu jab. Will the Taoiseach apply another jab to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources with a view to reminding him of the need to bring forward the postal (miscellaneous services) Bill in order to have a discussion on that important issue——

Written Answers — Food Production: Food Production (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps which have been taken to prevent the spread of animal disease and avian flu with obvious consequences for the food chain and public health, through imported foods or food products, the husbandry, production and traceability of which may not be subject to Irish and EU standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter....