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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Response to Covid-19: Discussion (28 Oct 2020)

Vincent P Martin: A more immediate and pressing spotlight is on the flu vaccine. Admittedly there is an increase but the HSE underestimated the uptake of it. In this EU state, we always suffer from overcrowding, particularly at the peak of winter. I know it is a competence for member states but are the witnesses aware of the extent of this shortage and crisis and GPs' concern about their patients in other...

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Vincent P Martin: ...in recent days. I have three concerns, which I hope the Minister of State will take on board. The first is the problem which many doctors and pharmacists have reported, that is, a shortage of the flu vaccine. It is a shame that this winter, of all winters, many practitioners are crying out for enough doses for their patients. They are perplexed and worried. They have received some...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Vincent P Martin: ...Health to consider providing Covid hubs to assess children under 16 years, especially given the circumstances of, thankfully, all schools re-opening. In addition, with the arrival of the winter flu season, hubs would be an invaluable help to ensure that as many children as possible who have respiratory symptoms are managed safely and in a timely manner.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Vincent P Martin: General practitioners and pharmacists have grave concerns for their patients about the initial delivery and roll-out of the flu vaccine. Delivery of the flu vaccine has already been delayed and, worse still, the number of vaccines that some doctors have been told they will receive is tiny. I have spoken to GPs and pharmacists, one of whom has received 20 vaccines. One large GP practice...