Results 21-40 of 236 for narcolepsy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: “Investigation of an increase in the incidence of narcolepsy in children and adolescents in 2009 and 2010”, the Final Report of National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee was published on 19 April 2012. The study, which was commissioned by the Department of Health, found there was a significant 13 fold higher risk of narcolepsy in vaccinated compared to unvaccinated...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (11 Jul 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank Deputy MacSharry for the opportunity to update the House on this issue. I acknowledge the impact on all people who have been diagnosed with narcolepsy. In particular, I am aware of a specific group of individuals who claim to have developed narcolepsy after they received the Pandemrix vaccine during the 2009 influenza pandemic. The Deputy raises issues concerning when knowledge of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Nov 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Brian Walsh: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide for a package of supports for those affected by narcolepsy following the publication of the final report of the National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee earlier this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50702/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (11 Feb 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 583. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details of the supports available to patients suffering from narcolepsy; if he will update the long-term illness scheme and ensure the inclusion of narcolepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6362/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Dec 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Seán Kenny: To ask the Minister for Health when he will bring a proposal to Dáil Éireann setting out a package of supports for those who developed narcolepsy as a result of vaccination with Pandemrix; and the date on which he will re-establish contact with Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder [54985/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Incidence (9 May 2013) See 4 other results from this debate

Kathleen Lynch: ...to outline to the House the importance of the issue raised. At the Minister's request, a number of specific services have been put in place in response to the health needs of those affected by narcolepsy following Pandemrix vaccination. Specifically, the Health Service Executive advocacy unit acts as a liaison for those who require access to services and supports, medical and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Jan 2013) See 2 other results from this answer

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 636 and 671 together. My priority is to ensure that children/adolescents affected by narcolepsy with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination are provided with services and supports to meet their health needs. The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills together provide a comprehensive range of services and supports to those affected. The Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (26 Feb 2013) See 2 other results from this answer

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 693 and 707 together. My priority is to ensure that children/adolescents affected by narcolepsy with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination are provided with services and supports to meet their health needs. The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills together provide a comprehensive range of services and supports to those affected. The Health...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Vaccination Programme (6 Mar 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

James Reilly: My priority is to ensure that children/adolescents affected by narcolepsy with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination are provided with services and supports to meet their health needs. The Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills together provide a comprehensive range of services and supports to those affected. The HSE through its advocacy unit and regional...

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (9 Nov 2010) See 1 other result from this answer

Noel Ahern: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the long-term illness card and if narcolepsy qualifies as being in the family of conditions approved under epilepsy; if narcolepsy can be allowed as covered under epilepsy or any other listed condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41593/10]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: Work is under way on the setting up a Centre of Excellence for Narcolepsy based in St. James’s Hospital for patients with all forms of narcolepsy in adults and in children transitioning from the paediatric services. Funding for the infrastructure, staffing and recruitment for this centre is being considered as part of the overall 2018 service plan process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: Work is under way on the setting up a Centre of Excellence for Narcolepsy based in St. James’s Hospital for patients with all forms of narcolepsy in adults and in children transitioning from the paediatric services. Funding for the infrastructure, staffing and recruitment for this centre is being considered as part of the overall 2018 service plan process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (4 Mar 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 and 401 together. In 2010 the Swedish and Finnish authorities reported an increased numbers of cases of Narcolepsy following the use of Pandemrix. Following reports to the Irish Medicines Board of narcolepsy cases among children and adolescents who were vaccinated with Pandemrix, a retrospective population based study was conducted and led by the Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (12 Feb 2014) See 2 other results from this answer

Colm Keaveney: 215. To ask the Minister for Health in reference to his reply on 23 January 2014 in respect of children and adults with narcolepsy, if he will accept an invitation from Suffers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder to meet affected families and not just the committee members of that organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7071/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (21 Jan 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: .... To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the list of all side effects of the swineflu vaccine Pandemrix reported to the Health Service Executive since 2010, both including and excluding narcolepsy; the numbers of reported incidents of these side effects also including and excluding narcolepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2727/14]

Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011) See 4 other results from this debate

James Reilly: It is estimated that approximately 250,000 Irish children and adolescents aged five to 19 received Pandemrix vaccine to protect them against pandemic, H1N1, swine flu. Thirty potential cases of narcolepsy have been identified, 16 of which have been confirmed by the Irish Medicines Board as having been vaccinated with Pandemrix. Of the 16 cases, 15 were under 18 years of age. The remainder...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Narcolepsy Issues (23 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: My Department has provided information to all schools in regarding the condition of Narcolepsy, likely symptoms and the effect of the condition of Narcolepsy on students. The information provided for schools also set out the possible accommodations which can be made for children with Narcolepsy in schools.  The purpose of providing such information to schools was to increase...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 May 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Dominic Hannigan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide examination support for children who developed narcolepsy since the publication of the report into the link between the swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy; if he has spoken with the Department of Health regarding their needs during their examinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21572/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (23 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: ...Questions Nos. 355, 357, 359 and 360 together. As of 6 February 2017, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has received 81 reports with clinical information confirming a diagnosis of narcolepsy in individuals who were vaccinated with Pandemrix (80) and Celvapan (1). The majority of these reports relate to children/adolescents (latest numbers). My Department, the HSE and the...

Other Questions: Vaccination Programme (14 May 2013) See 10 other results from this debate

James Reilly: As I outlined earlier and for the record, by 10 May the Irish Medicines Board had received 48 reports confirming a diagnosis of narcolepsy with symptom onset following the Pandemrix vaccination. The majority of these reports relate to children and adolescents. Further possible cases have been investigated by the HSE and the Irish Medicines Board. As I have pointed out, a range of services...