Results 1-14 of 14 for flu speaker:Duncan Smith

Health Service Recruitment Freeze: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2023)

Duncan Smith: ...unless we get the staffing levels right. Yesterday, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association, IHCA, raised concerns about the spike in the number of children on hospital waiting lists as flu season approaches. Waiting lists for child inpatient and day case treatment have increased significantly over the past year, with severe overcrowding expected in paediatric hospitals this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Duncan Smith: 634. To ask the Minister for Health whether the national children’s flu vaccine programme will continue to be free of charge for the 2–17 age group for the 2023/2024 flu season; whether there are any plans to change age eligibility for the free scheme for the coming season; the rationale for any such proposed change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32491/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Duncan Smith: 635. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the HSE tender for the delivery of the nasal flu vaccine to children in primary schools and special schools between October and December 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32492/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Regulations (13 Jun 2023)

Duncan Smith: ...(2021), and internal legal advice (2022), that it is incumbent on the State to protect public health and safety from the officially recognised threats that are posed by seabirds nationally (Avian Flu), and rapidly expanding urban seagull colonies; and if he does so accept, can he state when will effective control measures be announced, how they will be deployed and, in particular, whether...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Animal Diseases (8 Nov 2022)

Duncan Smith: 1209. To ask the Minister for Health his views on public health warnings in relation to the persistent avian 'flu' and if he is aware of best practice on this matter (details supplied). [55438/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Jul 2022)

Duncan Smith: 519. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of the flu vaccine programme in 2021 and 2022 respectively; the number of doses that are expected to be provided in 2022; the number of doses ordered by the State; the estimated cost to provide the flu vaccine free to all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38341/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Jul 2022)

Duncan Smith: 163. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider the provision of free flu jabs for all going into the winter season as part of a combined strategy to ease pressure on hospitals and in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37516/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Nov 2021)

Duncan Smith: ...for Health if he will take steps to ensure that a person (details supplied) who is 88 years of age and who has significant health vulnerabilities receives their booster Covid-19 vaccination and the flu vaccination without any further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54028/21]

Covid-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Duncan Smith: ...This is an important point. Covid can twist and turn. We are entering into the winter season. There is a fear about the seasonality aspect. It is not only about this virus as we also have the flu season. We encourage all people to get the flu jab where they can. The reality is, however, that the flu jab still costs money. If a person needs to book a flu jab now, a lot of pharmacies...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Oct 2020)

Duncan Smith: 671. To ask the Minister for Health if the nasal flu shot will be rolled out in schools; if parental consent must be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28348/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State Response to Recent Spike in Covid-19 Cases (26 Aug 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...may have commented on this earlier but I did not hear. In what capacity can these centres be used? Every year, there is a push for staff in the HSE, particularly front-line staff, to have the flu vaccination. Given the winter we are facing, what are the plans to increase take-up of the flu vaccine? Have mandatory flu vaccinations for front-line staff been ruled in or out?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...the pandemic. I want to continue to hammer home the need for the Government to be ten steps ahead of where society is as we head into the winter. We are going to have a re-emergence of seasonal 'flu; we always do and it always puts massive pressure on our health system. If Covid comes back it will double or treble that pressure. I do not want to have to wear a face mask on public...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (2 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...of the IHCA on the reconfiguration of any new deal with a specific focus on clearing the backlog of public patients? Has Mr. Varley formed a view on that? How can he help, and how would that influence any new deal? Second, Mr. Varley mentioned in his opening statement that the original rationale for the hospital deal no longer pertains. None of us are prognosticators in terms of what...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Direct Provision Centres (26 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...be back in terms of some regular business and try to process applications for citizenship. If we are on a downward trend for Covid-19, and hopefully we are, there are fears of a second wave and a flu outbreak in the winter. Have Ms Buckley or any senior officials in her Department considered a fast-tracking approach for citizenship or a citizenship amnesty for asylum seekers in this...