Results 281-300 of 1,284 for flu

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

...supports to financial supports, in addition to counselling, if needed. We are constantly reminding people that the supports are available. We are setting up the webinars and we got as much flu vaccine as we could get. We did all these kinds of things so we are very conscious of looking after our staff. It is harder to do so at this time because we do not see them physically every day.

Covid-19: Statements (24 Nov 2020) See 3 other results from this debate

Marian Harkin: ...Christmas, people want simple, clear messages. To be honest, I do not want to hear about bringing home one's own plates or cutlery or putting grandpa near an open window. If Covid does not get him, the flu will. We need straightforward messages about the number of households in total that someone can meet up with at Christmas, the exact requirements for those travelling from abroad and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2020) See 3 other results from this debate

Aisling Dolan: There is only a 20% uptake of the flu vaccine for children at national level and GPs are saying the exact same thing. It is crucial that we encourage parents to bring children for an appointment with their GP or a pharmacist. The nasal spray makes the vaccine easy for children to take. Best of all, it is free for children between the ages of two and 12. Families will be coming together at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Nov 2020) See 3 other results from this answer

Patricia Ryan: 768. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide for a less onerous system to allow doctors to claim payment for administering the flu vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37777/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this debate

Pa Daly: Anyone could have predicted that there would be a major uptake in the winter flu vaccine programme this year. The Government's winter plan even committed to a large expansion the scheme. However, GPs in Kerry are contacting me to say that they cannot get their hands on the vaccine. They believe it might be arriving at the beginning of December, but they are not sure. They need clarity. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: This season, 1.95 million doses of influenza vaccine have been purchased, which is double the amount administered last season. The HSE has procured 1.35 million doses of the Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (QIV) for administration to all persons in an at-risk group, as well as 600,000 doses of the Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) for all children aged from 2 to 12 years old inclusive....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Engagement with Trade Unions on Keeping Schools Open: Discussion (19 Nov 2020) See 8 other results from this debate

...a strong message to families, who travel abroad over Christmas, that children must restrict their movements on returning in January in line with public health advice. The Government should have provided a free flu vaccine to all teachers and we are disappointed that it did not do so. We insist that when the Covid-19 vaccine become available that all those who work in our schools are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

James Browne: 190. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding adult winter 'flu vaccines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37266/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

Gary Gannon: 208. To ask the Minister for Health his views on reports of teachers having their 'flu jab cancelled to prioritise other types of front-line workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37376/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (18 Nov 2020)

David Cullinane: ...Covid-19. There are many exciting developments in this area. This will pose a challenge in terms of distribution and it will be important to have the infrastructure in place. Let us consider the flu vaccine this year. We have 1.3 million doses. However, for Covid-19 we will need 3.3 million doses at least. There will be advance purchase agreements with several of these companies....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Nov 2020) See 5 other results from this answer

Paul McAuliffe: 712. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a national shortage of the flu vaccine for adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36261/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

James Browne: 847. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding pharmacies’ orders for flu vaccines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37015/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

Gerald Nash: 864. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons who in previous years received the flu jab are unable to obtain it in spite of Covid-19; his views on whether the decision to acquire only 20% more doses of the flu jab compared with 2019 was short-sighted given, for example, that the UK has sought to double the number of persons vaccinated in 2020;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

Johnny Mythen: 345. To ask the Minister for Health if he will immediately review the HSE distribution chain for the winter flu vaccine (details supplied) [36030/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Mr. Colm Forde: From what I understand, the default position is that all veterinary medicines that are used in flu-producing animals require a veterinary prescription. That is in Irish law. No person other than a veterinary practitioner has ever been permitted by law to issue a veterinary prescription. The current legislation is consistent with that. If we look outside the regulation,...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Further Revised) (12 Nov 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...everybody, and they will face more expense. We can expect to see hand gel and other precautions in school for evermore. They stop the spread of Covid-19 and have been proven to help prevent colds, flu and other illnesses. I would like to see hand gel continue to be available in schools going forward. Additional funding will be needed. We have spent a lot of money on Covid-19 measures...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (11 Nov 2020) See 5 other results from this debate

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: ...is still available. It is free at the point of use and I am advised that there is plenty of it available. Perhaps the Government needs to think about an awareness-raising campaign on this. The flu often finds a reservoir among our younger population, which Covid thankfully does not. Let us leverage what we have and communicate better that this is available and free at the point of...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (11 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ...to discuss the effects of Covid-19 restrictions on school transport services in east Cork; (13) Deputies Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Ruairí Ó Murchú - to address matters relating to the shortage and delay of the flu vaccine and the estimated timeframe for when doses will be distributed; (14) Deputy Mattie McGrath - to discuss a review of the levels of on-campus activity in...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this debate

Johnny Mythen: I raise the important issue of the winter flu vaccine in relation to the revelations this morning concerning the distribution of the vaccine. I was contacted by a local pharmacy group that represents pharmacies in the south east, particularly in County Wexford. Their problem seems to be the method of releasing the flu vaccine is not compatible with the quantities ordered. This is leaving...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2020) See 3 other results from this debate

Micheál Martin: ...preparations in this area and ensuring the nationwide roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine when one is safe and ready to be distributed. The Deputy also raised issues in regard to the administration of the flu vaccine. He probably heard Dr. Colm Henry speaking about that this morning. I do not accept that the entire system around the flu vaccine is archaic. It is a very extensive...