Results 1-20 of 24 for flu speaker:Alan Kelly

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2021)

Alan Kelly: ...into a perfect storm because of where we are with Covid. We do not know where we are fully going there. This winter will not be like last winter because we will have other issues such as the flu. It is a perfect storm. This year they are absolutely exhausted - completely exhausted. Last year we rallied but this year I am not sure whether rallying will be enough. The trolley watch...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (22 Jun 2021)

Alan Kelly: Covid will continue to be the biggest risk as we move forward but hospital overcrowding will also be a significant risk. We barely had a flu season in 2020 due to everything. Ensuring as many people as possible are vaccinated this winter will be critical. I want to ask the Taoiseach about supply issues regarding the roll-out. What are we ordering for next year? I know decisions were to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Apr 2021)

Alan Kelly: 2014. To ask the Minister for Health the number of doses of the flu vaccine that were administered in each of the years 2018 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19565/21]

Covid-19 Task Force: Statements (17 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...needs assistants, SNAs, and child care workers and whether these will fit in to that key workers category or be down below. Events, maybe even the past few hours in Killorglin in County Kerry, may influence our thinking if that is to happen more frequently. In relation to the roll-out and the interaction with pharmacies and GPs, we need to learn lessons from the flu vaccine roll-out....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...is not something the Taoiseach or the Government can get wrong in any way, shape or form. I believe we need outside expertise. If we take on board what happened in relation to the roll-out of the flu vaccine, a repeat of that situation would leave a lot to be desired. Last year, the Labour Party made suggestions very early about purchasing flu vaccines but we were ignored. We need...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: In regard to the flu vaccine, I have in my hand the form that must be filled in at the GP's office. The requirement to do so means that people are spending longer in there. What is happening is that GPs are putting the forms through in bulk. The figures quoted in the press today reflect the fact that they do not complete the forms and put them through straight away because they do not have...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...needs an indicative working plan from the Government. The Taoiseach might outline that for us. I hope we will be able to administer the vaccine much better than we are administering the flu vaccine. We need to dramatically improve on how we roll out the Covid-19 vaccine versus what we are doing in respect of the flu vaccine. Some 1.3 million doses of the latter were distributed....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Nov 2020)

Alan Kelly: 678. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the lack of supply of the flu jab in local pharmacies; the reason it is difficult to access same; the reason for the long delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34670/20]

Winter Plan 2020: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...this evening. As with my earlier contribution on the roadmap, I would appreciate if the Minister would take on board some of what I am going to say in the limited time available to. On the flu vaccine, I understand the international issues. Last October some of us were advocating that everybody should get the flu vaccine. We would have had a head start. Unfortunately, we did not do...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Sep 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...Will the Minister outline where all these staff will come from, how the Government will deliver this commitment and where these staff will be placed? Will the Minister tell us the position on the flu vaccine? Some 1.5 million people will get the flu vaccine. We know there is a delay and I accept there are issues internationally. However, we were pointing this out long before now....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Sep 2020)

Alan Kelly: Last week, I raised the issue of the flu vaccine. I would like an update because there is serious concern among all GPs and also among many sectors of society. There are pharmacies advertising the flu vaccine online but when one fills in the form, one cannot get it. They say one will not be able to get it this year if one is not in one of the priority groups, and we all know who the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2020)

Alan Kelly: Perhaps the Taoiseach will clarify a matter because I was a bit confused earlier. Will the regulations be signed for all the changes coming into effect from tonight? On the flu vaccine, we are aware that children up to the age of 12, anyone who works in the health service, and at-risk groups are getting the vaccination. I am hearing worrying concerns from GPs around a shortage of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Sep 2020)

Alan Kelly: 96. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to increase the uptake for the flu vaccine the 2020-21 winter season; if his Department has prepared analysis into the costing of providing the flu vaccine to all citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23652/20]

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 (28 Jul 2020)

Alan Kelly: 1052. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the flu vaccine will not be provided for each person in 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18939/20]

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...from a capital point of view because of Covid? I have already asked the Minister's Department about this and it could not provide answers, so perhaps he could. Will the Minister consider rolling out a full flu vaccine for everybody? I believe, and my party has put this forward numerous times, that this would be the most appropriate thing to do over the coming years. The Minister...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...for a new maternity hospital in Limerick. Has the Minister considered legislation or an order relating to the wearing of face masks in settings such as public transport? How many doses of the flu vaccine are on order? The HSE needs to prepare to ramp up supply if it is to be given to everyone in the country. A time lag is involved in that. What is being done regarding the HPV...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...and give businesses time to prepare. That is my first question, which I ask the Taoiseach to consider. While the Taoiseach is in listening mode I have two more questions, one of which is on the flu vaccine, which I have asked about previously. I ask the Taoiseach to consider that in the coming calendar year - this may be for two years but particularly as a one-off for this year...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...the resources available to us. I find that amazing. In light of where we are at the moment with Covid-19, surely any chief medical officer would advocate for a vaccination programme for the flu because we do not want Covid-19 and the flu arriving at the same time. We must limit infection as much as we can. Will the Minister confirm if a joint order for PPE was made with the Northern...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (27 May 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...myself? Will the Minister please ask NPHET whether it would be a good idea and appropriate to introduce free vaccination for everybody in the country so we will not have to deal with both the normal flu epidemic and Covid in the coming year? My final question relates to the National Maternity Hospital. I am sure the Minister is aware of the concerns Dr Peter Boylan has been expressing....