Results 201-220 of 234 for narcolepsy

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: Vaccination Programme (14 Nov 2012) See 2 other results from this answer

Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he intends to submit the paper proposing a package of supports for those children and adolescents suffering with narcolepsy and additional medical complications following vaccination with Pandemrix which was to be submitted prior to the Summer recess of Dáil Éireann and again in September and October; if the paper has been prepared;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Nov 2012) See 5 other results from this answer

Olivia Mitchell: To ask the Minister for Health if proposals regarding supports for those suffering from Narcolepsy following vaccination are to hand; and when they will be communicated to sufferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49407/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Health if and when the signalled package of supports for children who contracted narcolepsy associated with the Pandemrix vaccine will be made available; the other measures that will be undertaken in this regard;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48963/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Nov 2012) See 5 other results from this answer

Anne Ferris: To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in putting a package of supports in place for those sufferers of unique narcolepsy disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48822/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: ...Officer, Health Research Board Editor:  Ms. Winifred Power  10,000    4,930 Report not yet completed.  Currently at copy-editing stage.  Health Behaviour in School Children Report (HBSC) External (Health Promotion Research Centre-NUI Galway) 100,641 Yes School Survey Project on Alcohol and Drugs (ESPAD) External ( Mark Morgan, St...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...and our families. There needs to be an immediate investigation into the granting by the previous Government of an absolute indemnity to GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturers of the swine 'flu vaccine, Pandemrix, which caused the sleeping disorder, narcolepsy, in a number of Irish children. When the Joint Committee on Health and Children met on 8 September 2009 to address the swine 'flu...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Vaccination Programme (18 Oct 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide adequate support to the children who have acquired narcolepsy as a result of being inoculated against swine flu; in view of the growing evidencethat exists to prove that this vaccine has detrimental effects on children's health; if he will ensure that the necessary services are provided for them by the State; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Vaccination Programme (18 Oct 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide adequate support to the children who have acquired narcolepsy as a result of being inoculated against swine flu; in view of the growing evidencethat exists to prove that this vaccine has detrimental effects on children's health; if he will ensure that the necessary services are provided for them by the State; and if he will make a statement on...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters.: Health Services (27 Sep 2012) See 3 other results from this debate

John Perry: I listened carefully to the Senator. He stated clearly that four regional narcolepsy co-ordinators were designated. It is important that the actions introduced by the Government to deal with the issue are implemented on the ground. The concerns raised by the Senator will be brought to the attention of the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. What is required is straight talk, action and...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Sep 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: ...have also received notice from Senator John Whelan of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to outline the strategic response his Department intends to make to the sufferers of narcolepsy who have contracted this debilitating condition as a result of the pandemic swine flu vaccination administered by the State. I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: ...drug use and blood borne viruses among the Irish prisoner population Authors:  Dr. A. Drummond, Dr. M. Codd, Ms N. Donnelly, Mr. D. McCausland, Dr. J Mehegan, L.Daly and Professor C. Kelleher    115,859 Health Behaviour in School Children Report (HBSC) External (Health Promotion Research Centre-NUI Galway) 100,641 School Survey Project on Alcohol and Drugs (ESPAD)...

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...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (13 Jun 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Catherine Murphy: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the conclusions of the National Narcolepsy Steering Committee report Investigation of an increase in the incidence of narcolepsy in children and adolescents in 2009 and 2010; his views on whether the State and a company (details supplied) are liable in respect of the cases of narcolepsy developed by several young persons following...

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 — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (16 May 2012) See 2 other results from this answer

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...a company (details supplied) regarding the Pandemrix vaccine; if the company can be called to account financially or in any other manner as a result of the finding that the vaccine is linked to narcolepsy in children vaccinated with it here; if he will investigate the granting of this indemnity; if he will set out the other such agreements with pharmaceutical companies that are in place;...

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 — 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...

Departmental Reports (24 Apr 2012) See 2 other results from this debate

Dan Neville: ...diseases. This is a very rare thing and people should continue to have a high level of confidence in our vaccination programmes. I recognise the work of the campaign group, Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder, SOUND, which represents 40 children it believes have been affected to ensure their needs are taken seriously. There is concern in regard to this indemnification by the State in...

Topical Issue Matters (24 Apr 2012)

Seán Barrett: ...the State transition pension; (19) Deputy Martin Ferris - the impact of the proposed new berthing fees on marine tourism and fishermen; (20) Deputy Dan Neville - the need to discuss the report on Narcolepsy; (21) Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin - the long term investment plan to prevent flooding in the Dublin area; (22) Deputy Brendan Smith - the need for the banks to be encouraged to...