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Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (2 Nov 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...in respect of those who are working at the coalface in medical care. I believe there has to be a wider roadmap and timeline regarding booster vaccines. There is no doubt that there has to be a flu vaccine campaign that is as strong as possible because we know that we are almost in a situation that is the worst of all worlds. Obviously there will be Covid-19, there are people who are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (11 Nov 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I agree that it is somewhat worrying that we might not be able to source a greater level of flu vaccine, particularly if that leads to a situation in which we cannot ensure all those at risk can actually get the vaccine. We need to ensure, once again, that doctors and pharmacies are operating to the guidelines of giving it only to those at risk. We also need to do anything possible to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (11 Nov 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...for Health. Hopefully, the Minister of State has them. We all understand that, due to the Covid pandemic, a determination was made to ensure that we would have sufficient supplies of the flu vaccine, particularly for people at risk. That was the cohort of people who would be older and also those who working in front-line healthcare situations, etc. I would like clarity on the...

Winter Plan 2020: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...moving to Ardee. That must be examined. In fairness, Deputy Munster has been strongly urging that Drogheda also needs a test centre. These are two major urban areas. Members referred to the flu vaccine. We must ensure we have the stocks and the capacity. This must happen because otherwise we will create a pile of problems for ourselves. A number of Members have said that the...