Results 1-5 of 5 for flu speaker:Michael McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (3 Oct 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...certain health and well-being related benefits to a director or employee. The exempted benefits include provision of:a qualifying annual medical check-up;healthcare;COVID-19 testing; and influenza (flu) vaccination.The exemptions are subject to a number of conditions including, but not limited to, the following:the benefits must be made generally available to all staff;all qualifying...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (19 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...operates two reduced rates of VAT, 13.5% and 9%, as permitted by the Directive. I can confirm that there has been no change to the application of VAT to products for the alleviation of flu and flu-like symptoms. Oral medicines (for human consumption) which are licensed/authorised by the Health Products Regulatory Authority are liable to VAT at the zero rate and non-oral medicines...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...much living with the effects because the virus is still here. We acknowledge that the demand for services has grown significantly because of Covid and respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, in addition to flu and streptococcus A. The difficulties evident in our hospitals and some of our emergency departments are not unique to Ireland. The Deputy will be quite familiar with the circumstances...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Updated Economic and Fiscal Position in Advance of Budget 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...have to fund, such as measures relating to the recognition payment. There are health-related costs associated with looking after the displaced people who came here from Ukraine. We decided on an expanded flu vaccination programme. As part of the Building Momentum agreement, we honoured our commitment regarding the Haddington Road hours. Given the scale of the workforce for which the...

Expenditure Response to Covid-19 Crisis: Statements (16 Sep 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...over the period ahead, particularly when we look at the current trajectory of the virus and the latest figures that have been published. Further resources have recently been agreed to, for example, extend the scope of the flu vaccination to vulnerable categories. Yesterday, the Government approved €600 million for the 2020-2021 winter initiative to ensure our that health service...