Results 221-234 of 234 for narcolepsy

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 — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: ...Agency for prevention of influenza caused by the H1N1 influenza virus. The indications for Pandemrix changed following an EU review of concerns about a link between vaccination with Pandemrix and narcolepsy in children and adolescents. This resulted in a recommendation that Pandemrix should only be used in people under 20 years of age unless the annual seasonal trivalent influenza vaccine...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Mar 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: ...and their use in Ireland. I have also received notice from Senator Thomas Byrne of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to outline the Government's response to the issue of narcolepsy and cataplexy, and if he will engage proactively and constructively with the families affected by these conditions. I have also received notice from Senator Denis Landy of the following...

Seanad: Medicinal Products (27 Mar 2012) See 1 other result from this debate

Thomas Byrne: Tá mé an-bhuíoch don Leas-Chathaoirleach as ucht an díospóireacht seo a roghnú ar an Athló, díospóireacht a bhfuil an-thábhachtach, i mo thuairimse. I raise the specific issue of narcolepsy which has been diagnosed recently in at least 32 children in Ireland who received the Pandemrix vaccine at the time of the swine flu epidemic. Narcolepsy is a malfunction of the sleep-wake...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (21 Mar 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 636: To ask the Minister for Health the number of confirmed Pandermix-related cases of Narcolepsy and/or Cataplexy in Ireland; his plans to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15078/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Mar 2012) See 1 other result from this answer

Dominic Hannigan: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide examination support for children who developed narcolepsy after receiving the swine flu vaccine; 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. [14765/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (14 Mar 2012)

Pearse Doherty: ...180: To ask the Minister for Health when the findings of the report by his Department and the health protection surveillance into the association between the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix and narcolepsy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14394/12]

Seanad: Vaccination Programme (13 Dec 2011) See 2 other results from this debate

Róisín Shortall: ...as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the House its importance. Epidemiological studies in Finland and Sweden show an association between immunisation against H1N1 with Pandemrix and narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a disabling chronic neurological disorder characterised by recurrent episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness. A multi-factorial aetiology has been suggested for...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Dec 2011)

Paddy Burke: ...5 December. I have also received notice from Senator Deirdre Clune of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to respond to the concern of parents whose children have developed narcolepsy as a possible result of receiving the swine flu inoculation. I have also received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (18 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: ...Medicines Board published regular updates on national monitoring experience with the vaccines used on its website. Since then, the IMB has received information on reports of suspected cases of Narcolepsy in some patients who received one of the vaccines, Pandemrix, in Ireland and is working in consultation with other national organisations including the Health Service Executive and the...

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Health the action he is taking in response to the findings that the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix may be linked to narcolepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26439/11]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (24 May 2011)

John Lyons: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will consider adding narcolepsy to the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12490/11]

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 — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (19 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will consider including narcolepsy on the list of long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37137/10]