Results 41-60 of 248 for narcolepsy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Nov 2012) See 5 other results from this answer

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding proposals for a package of supports for persons who developed narcolepsy as a result of vaccination with pandemrix; the reasons for the delay in bringing the proposals to Dáil Eireann; when he expects to re-establish contact with members of Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52585/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (5 Dec 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

James Reilly: The association between Pandemic vaccination and an increased risk of narcolepsy in children/adolescents is acknowledged in the epidemiological report of the National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee. However, causation has not been established. My priority is to ensure that children/adolescents affected by narcolepsy with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination are provided with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Work is under way on 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, as was committed to in the HSE 2018 National Service Plan. The level of funding for the infrastructure, staffing and recruitment required for this centre is under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: Work is under way on setting up a centre of excellence for narcolepsy, based in St. James’s Hospital, for treating all forms of narcolepsy in adults and also in children transitioning from the paediatric services, as was committed to in the HSE 2018 National Service Plan. In relation to the service matter raised I have asked the HSE to reply directly to you as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (5 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300, 304 and 347 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Oct 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 will be considered as part of the overall service plan process 2018 and with regard to competing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (11 Jun 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has provided information to schools in relation to the condition of Narcolepsy and to provide guidance to schools on the accommodations which can be made in schools to assist such children. I can also advise that a number of meetings have taken place between officials at my Department along with those from the Department of Health, with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (11 Nov 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills continue to provide a range of services and supports to individuals diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination regardless of age, on an ex-gratia basis. These services and supports which are co-ordinated by the HSE National Advocacy Unit are intended to provide that individuals receive tailored assistance to address their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Dec 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health if he will bring forward proposals setting out a package of supports for those who developed narcolepsy as a result of vaccination with Pandemrix; the reason for the delay to date in bringing the proposal to the Dáil Éireann; when he will re-establish meaningful contact with Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Dec 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health if he will bring forward proposals setting out a package of supports for those who developed narcolepsy as a result of vaccination with Pandemrix; the reason for the delay to date in bringing the proposal to the Dáil Éireann; when he will re-establish meaningful contact with Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Dec 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Billy Kelleher: To ask the Minister for Health if he will bring forward proposals setting out a package of supports for those who developed narcolepsy as a result of vaccination with Pandemrix; the reason for the delay to date in bringing the proposal to the Dáil Éireann; when he will re-establish meaningful contact with Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Claims Agency Data (11 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: ...have been initiated by seventy five individuals, of which, 62 involve the issue and service of legal proceedings.  The plaintiffs allege personal injury in which they claim the development of narcolepsy resulted from the administration of the H1N1 pandemic vaccine.   The management of these cases transferred to the State Claims Agency on 15 October 2013...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Mar 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Health the date on which the report compiled by Dr. Darina O'Flanagan for his Department relating to the relationship between narcolepsy and or cataplexy and the Swine Flu vaccination Pandemrix, will be published; the number of confirmed Pandemrix-related cases of narcolepsy and or cataplexy here; his plans to address this matter; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (26 Sep 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

Dessie Ellis: 38. To ask the Minister for Health the supports he has provided and will provide to persons who contracted narcolepsy as a result of being vaccinated by the flu vaccine Pandemrix; if he will provide a full medical card in each case, access to international medical expertise, access to new drug treatments where appropriate, the official recognition of narcolepsy as a disability; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (4 Dec 2012) See 6 other results from this answer

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the commitment he gave to the members of Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder that a paper would be put to Government urgently which would propose a package of supports to be put in place for those affected by the increased incidence of narcolepsy in children and adolescents here from 2009, connected to vaccination with Pandemrix; and...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope I have given Senator Wilson an answer on the time for his issue. He also referred to narcolepsy. Yesterday, the former Senator, Deputy Michael Darcy, had a Topical Issue on the matter, which I watched. As a former Chairman of the Joint Committee on Health and Children, I was involved in some work on narcolepsy. The Senator is correct in that regard. A small amount of money,...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (6 Jun 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Catherine Murphy: Question 906: To ask the Minister for Health when he intends to publish in full the National Narcolepsy Steering Committee Report; his views on the key findings and recommendations of the report and the resulting mechanisms his Department intends to put in place for children, teenagers, young adults who were vaccinated with the pandemrix swine flu vaccine in 2009 and 2010 and as a result...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 May 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

Tom Fleming: 710. To ask the Minister for Health the measures and action plan he intends to take regarding the plight of sufferers of unique narcolepsy disorder as a result of the anti swine fever vaccination, as a recent evaluation identified that 54 persons made up of children, adolescents and adults have been diagnosed up to April 2013 with narcolepsy; when he will provide the package of supports as...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (27 Jun 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Catherine Murphy: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health when he intends to publish in full the National Narcolepsy Steering Committee Report; if he will outline the key findings and recommendations of the report and the resulting mechanisms his Department intends to put in place for children, teenagers, young adults who were vaccinated with the Pandemrix swine flu vaccine in 2009 and 2010 and as a...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 38 - Department of Health (Revised)
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive (Revised) (10 Jul 2013) See 3 other results from this debate

Billy Kelleher: Does the issue of narcolepsy as it relates to the vaccine form part of the new report on damage by vaccines? What is the position on that issue and has funding been provided? The Minister stated supports were being made available in the context of education, the provision of medicines, etc., but I understood a compensation package would also be provided for children who suffered from...