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Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services Provision (2 Feb 2017)

Catherine Byrne: ...in 2016 there was an increase of around 5% in emergency department attendances nationally. In addition, early January 2017 saw continued significant pressure on our EDs due to high demand, increased incidence of flu and respiratory illnesses across the country, which have been disproportionately affecting at-risk groups such as the elderly, as well as ongoing bed capacity restraints due...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Expanding the Role of the Pharmacy: Irish Pharmacy Union (1 Jul 2014)

Catherine Byrne: ...a pharmacist who knows the people on a first name basis. That is important because, as the deputation has explained, pharmacists are able to relate to people better. I welcome the fact that the flu vaccination can be given. I also welcome the fact that pharmacists now participate in the methadone treatment service. That is very important, particularly in parts of the community I...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (3 Feb 2010)

Catherine Byrne: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if dentists have been redeployed to administer the H1N1 flu vaccination; if so, the number of dentists that have been redeployed; the way this has affected waiting lists for dental treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5451/10]

Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: ...which could have been prevented. As a parent and on behalf of parents throughout the State, I urge the Minister to overturn this decision. The MMR vaccine, the meningitis vaccine and even the flu vaccine have led to significant reductions in those illnesses. The cervical cancer vaccine would have an equally successful impact and cannot be shelved. If the Government fails to introduce...