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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the top ten reasons for health issues in the world. During this very important week, we should reflect on the importance of vaccination and immunisation. We have seen the success of vaccines for HPV, measles, mumps and a list of other conditions for which vaccines have worked. I ask for a debate on the issue of vaccines and immunisation as a matter of urgency. It is an important debate...

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: ...status of any Member of the Oireachtas. It is an intrusion of privacy and I fully concur with her. I answered the question for one reason. I am a proponent of vaccination, whether it is the HPV vaccine or the Covid-19 vaccine. I am a big believer in vaccination. We are role models as legislators, and, in my opinion, if we expect people to get vaccinated, and we stand up here and make...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the matter with the Minister. The housing units in Poolbeg should also be addressed. I have already addressed the issue raised by Senator Davitt. Senators Colm Burke and Warfield discussed the HPV vaccine and the fact there is a need for us to advertise and promote the benefits of vaccination. Vaccination works, and we must reach the figure of 75%. I agree with Senator Warfield that,...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: .... That is why last Friday, the Government announced a series of measures were being put in place. As Senator Swanick also said, we have a duty to restore confidence in the cancer screening programme and the HPV vaccination because vaccination and screening work. That is what we must be about. We can politicise the issue if Members want but I want to see the women and their families...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the facts before we do so. As Senator Colm Burke rightly said, let us restore confidence in this cancer screening programme because cancer screening is so important, as is the vaccination programme. The HPV vaccination does work and it is important that we collectively send a message with regard to showing that it does work. That is why Senator Burke's point was probably the most...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...It is about getting all the information and facts so as to restore confidence in the cervical cancer screening programme. We must do that. That brave woman, Emma Mhic Mhathúna, was part of the HPV vaccine advertisement. It shows what we must do and that illustrates the importance of the scoping inquiry. We must get all the information so people like Senator Ruane do not have to...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...all the facts. We must restore confidence in the cervical cancer screening programme. It is important that we state today that the screening programme saves lives, as Senator Burke and others have said. The HPV vaccine does prevent the loss of life. It is worth noting that our cancer care has improved. Senator Mullen raised the issue of the Institute of Obstetricians and...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...sure it is a matter for the ETB in Dublin but any increase in costs needs to be justified. I hope we do not preclude people from entering or returning to education. Senator Craughwell raised the HPV and BCG vaccinations. Yesterday was World Meningitis Day and one in five of 24 and 25 year olds can die from contacting meningitis so it is important that we have a vaccination programme. A...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...a tobacco-free Ireland. I join Senator Maria Byrne in calling on everyone in Limerick to avail of the free vaccination this afternoon. It can be seen in today's report on the importance of the HPV vaccination that vaccinations work. I think we need to spread the message that vaccinations work. I hope people will take that up. I congratulate Troy film studios on the imminent launch of...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...ongoing campaign to promote the importance of vaccinations and immunisations because they work. Those who say they do not are doing a disservice to young people and young women in respect of the HPV vaccine. Senator Burke referred to the HPV vaccine uptake having increased to 50%, which is something we should support. All of us in the House support the campaign by the HSE and Department...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: .... As Senator O'Donnell said, it is important that we get the answers to what happened to cause the accident. I share Senator Ardagh's views about the importance of vaccination generally and the HPV vaccination specifically. I am a former Chairman of the health committee and we held hearings on the HPV vaccine. It is important that we encourage all women to get screened and checked for...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...standard for other Ministers in terms of health promotion. I will make one final appeal on the issue of vaccination and vaccines.As a nation, we need to be proactive, whether it is on the flu jab, the HPV vaccine or whatever. There is a job of work for the Minister of State in association with others in the health promotion areas of the HSE and the Oireachtas. There is a great deal of...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Craughwell, Conway-Walsh and Colm Burke raised the issue of the HPV vaccine. I have no issue with arranging a debate on the matter as former Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children that carried out a substantial piece of work. I do not wish to denigrate or take lightly the concerns and views that were expressed this afternoon in the House by the Senators,...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...parents involved. I do not belittle their testimony and understand their frustration at how their world has completely changed but vaccination programmes work. The decline in the take-up of the HPV vaccination is a source of worry for us for the future. I am happy to arrange a debate on the matter in the House and will invite the Minister to attend because we have nothing to fear. If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: Discussion (3 Dec 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...recording of the meeting and also affects staff. This is our second meeting of the day and the first meeting of the joint committee. Its purpose is to discuss the Gardasil human papillomavirus, HPV, vaccine. We already had a previous meeting on the issue. I welcome those who are watching at home, those who are in the Gallery and committee members and witnesses. It is important that we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Gardasil Vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal Group B Vaccine: Discussion (20 Dec 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: We are dealing this morning with issues related to the Gardasil vaccine for HPV and the meningococcal group B vaccine. I welcome the witnesses to the committee and apologise for the delay. We had a lengthy meeting in private session. I wish to advise the witnesses that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the...