Results 61-80 of 235 for narcolepsy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: My priority is to ensure that children/adolescents affected by narcolepsy, with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination are provided with a range of services and supports to meet their health needs. The Health Service Executive has responsibility for health service delivery and at my request the HSE developed a range of appropriate services and supports to address the needs of this group....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013) See 3 other results from this debate

Alan Kelly: I support calls by Senators Landy and Whelan on narcolepsy. Like both of them, this morning I met the families that are suffering from narcolepsy, and it is clear that not enough is being done for these people and that they are being frustrated in their efforts to achieve what they need to achieve. Although narcolepsy is accepted by the Department as a long-term illness, it is not listed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (10 Oct 2017)

Clare Daly: 408. To ask the Minister for Health further to the refusal by the HSE to provide a person diagnosed with narcolepsy after receiving the pandemrix vaccine (details supplied) with a medical card, his views on whether it is appropriate that the HSE is refusing to accept a diagnosis of narcolepsy from an English hospital and is requesting that the person be diagnosed at enormous cost by one of...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (26 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: There were two vaccines used against Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) Pandemrix® and Celvepan. The report of the National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee detailed the population uptake for each vaccine as follows: Table 1: Number of first shot vaccination with Pandemrix and population vaccine uptake by age group, 2009/2010 influenza vaccination campaign, Ireland (Source: PCRS/PDMS) Age...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Disorder (20 Nov 2012) See 9 other results from this answer

Anthony Lawlor: To ask the Minister for Health when he proposes to put a paper to the Government on foot of the recommendations of the final report of the National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee which concluded that the increased incidence of narcolepsy in children and adolescents in Ireland since 2009 came as a result of the a side affect of the Pandemrix vaccine administered for the H1N1 virus; when a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Disorder (16 Apr 2013) See 8 other results from this answer

Simon Harris: To ask the Minister for Health if a package of supports has been drawn up by his Department or the Health Service Executive for families affected by Unique Narcolepsy Disorder as a result of receiving a vaccination and on the back of a report published on 19 April 2012 acknowledging the casual links between the vaccination and narcolepsy; the reason for the delay in providing this package of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 May 2013) See 3 other results from this answer

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248, 270 and 272 together. My priority in this area, is to ensure that those affected by narcolepsy, with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination are provided with a range of services and supports to meet their health needs. The Health Service Executive has responsibility for health service delivery and at my request the HSE developed a range of appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2012) See 2 other results from this answer

James Reilly: ...and supports to meet their health needs. Department is working closely with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Education and Skills to address the needs of those affected by narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination. Meetings have been held by myself and my Department with representatives of the support group Suffers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder (SOUND). The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Jun 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

James Reilly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that there are a number of supports in place for persons diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination. My priority is to ensure that those affected by narcolepsy, with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination are provided with a range of services and supports to meet their health needs. The Health Service Executive has responsibility for health...

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

James Reilly: There are a number of supports in place for persons diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination. Both the Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills are ensuring that those affected receive tailored assistance to address their individual needs. The health supports include clinical care pathways to ensure access to rapid diagnosis and treatment,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The Final Report of National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee, “Investigation of an increase in the incidence of narcolepsy in children and adolescents in 2009 and 2010”, published on 19 April 2012, set out the facts concerning when knowledge of possible side effects from the pandemic influenza vaccine came to the attention of health authorities.  The first reported case...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Feb 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

James Reilly: I note that early indications from scientific and medical research into narcolepsy suggest that the prognosis for children may be better that previously indicated and that they should, with appropriate medication and supports, be able to reach their potential. The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills continue to provide a range of services and supports to individuals diagnosed with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Mar 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

James Reilly: ...have met with the relevant advocacy group on a number of occasions, to address their concerns and to outline the services available. 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. My Department is considering all possible supports which may need to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Jan 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

James Reilly: I note with optimism that early indications from scientific and medical research into narcolepsy suggest that the prognosis for children may be better that previously indicated and that they should, with appropriate medication and supports, be able to reach their potential. The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills continue to provide a range of services and supports to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (13 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Work on 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, was committed to in the HSE 2018 National Service Plan. The HSE has confirmed that the construction of the sleep lab is now complete with equipment installed and commissioned. The HSE has also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Dec 2015) See 1 other result from this answer

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 and 435 together. The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills are providing 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: ...Health, the Health Service Executive (HSE), and the Department of Education and Skills, continue to work together to provide a wide range of services and supports for those who have received a diagnosis of narcolepsy following administration of the pandemic influenza vaccine. These include discretionary medical cards, reimbursement of expenses associated with diagnosis and treatment, home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: ...and 626 together. Both myself and officials from my Department, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills have met with representatives of SOUND (sufferers of unique narcolepsy disorder), on a number of occasions, to address their concerns and outline services available. My priority as Minister for Health is to ensure that children/adolescents affected...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: ...or matters that are the subject of litigation but I can provide background information on this litigation and clarify matters that are already in the public domain. The Final Report of National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee, “Investigation of an increase in the incidence of narcolepsy in children and adolescents in 2009 and 2010”, published on 19 April 2012, set out...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Jul 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

James Reilly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that there are a number of supports in place for persons diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination. My priority is to ensure that those affected by narcolepsy, with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination are provided with a range of services and supports to meet their health needs. Both myself and officials from my Department, the Health...