Results 121-140 of 234 for narcolepsy

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)

Michael D'Arcy: I do not know if I have ever heard so many clichés in a sentence. I wish to raise the case of State citizens who were given a flu vaccination and who now suffer from narcolepsy. To my great disappointment, the current Minister for Health has done nothing for them. I am hopeful that if there is a change in the Department of Health, the incoming Minister - whoever he or she may be -...

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 (1 May 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Willie O'Dea: ...To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the number of persons who have been adversely affected as a result of the swine flu vaccination provided, one example of this being narcolepsy; the steps being taken to compensate for such injuries following the vaccination; the steps being taken to help sufferers live normal lives; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: 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 individuals receive tailored assistance to address their specific...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 611. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of identified sufferers of narcolepsy; the extent to which supportive arrangements are in place or remain to be put in place in respect of such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15434/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (25 Mar 2014)

Micheál Martin: 1159. To ask the Minister for Health if the situation regarding narcolepsy not being recognised as a disability is under review as part of the future supports and requirements promised to sufferers as a result of receiving the Pandemrix vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13881/14]

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

Jerry Buttimer: 400. To ask the Minister for Health the investigations undertaken by his Department and statutory agencies into the connection between the onset of narcolepsy and the swine flu vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10386/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 270. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which parents of children suffering with narcolepsy continue to receive adequate back-up support and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7382/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (12 Feb 2014) See 3 other results from this answer

Colm Keaveney: 213. To ask the Minister for Health in reference to his reply on 23 January 2014 on children and adults with narcolepsy, where he referred to his discussion with the Chief Medical Officer about a no-fault compensation scheme, if he will explain the stage these discussions are at; what the proposal contains; the way he proposes to compensate children and adults with narcolepsy; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Feb 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Mattie McGrath: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include narcolepsy as a category of disability which would warrant additional teaching hours under his Department's policy in this area; if he will provide a breakdown of the medical and psychological conditions which are included as categories of disability which warrant additional teaching hours under his Department's policy;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (11 Feb 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

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 (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: 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 individuals receive tailored assistance to address their specific...

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

Michael Healy-Rae: 776. To ask the Minister for Health the action he has taken in respect of children who received the swine flu Pandemrix injection and have developed narcolepsy as a result (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4323/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (23 Jan 2014) See 1 other result from this debate

John O'Mahony: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue and the Minister for his attendance today. The issue pertains to the difficulties and concerns of families with children who have narcolepsy and the need to provide them with assurances that they will receive the necessary supports as the children grow into adulthood. To put this into context, this arose from the administration...

Topical Issue Matters (23 Jan 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: ...2) Deputy Patrick Nulty - the overcrowding in the accident and emergency department in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; (3) Deputy John O'Mahony - the concerns of families who have children with narcolepsy; (4) Deputy Shane Ross - the lack of premises for Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh, Dundrum, County Dublin; (5) Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett - the lack of premises for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: ...Report (HBSC) External (Health Promotion Research Centre-NUI Galway) 100,641 Yes School Survey Project on Alcohol and Drugs (ESPAD) External ( Mark Morgan, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin) 22,687 Yes National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee Report – Study of increase incidence of narcolepsy in young people following receipt of H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccination HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (21 Jan 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

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]

Topical Issue Matters (18 Dec 2013)

Seán Barrett: ...9) Deputy Niall Collins - the proposal to re-designate solicitors of the legal aid board from public servants to civil servants; (10) Deputy John O'Mahony - the concerns of families who have children with narcolepsy; (11) Deputy Brendan Smith - the recent publication covering acts of collusion between the British state and loyalist paramilitaries; (12) Deputy Martin Ferris - to discuss...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE National Service Plan (18 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...will be seen in the course of 2014, given that the window for young people who are challenged by hearing loss is limited as time passes? There is provision of approximately €500,000 in respect of narcolepsy and the victims of Pandemrix. What services will that provide? To conclude, it is really unacceptable that the Minister is circulating this plan at 10.15 this morning. We...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (18 Dec 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 33. To ask the Minister for Health if he will set out the exact sequence of events that led to the issuing of letters to families of persons who contracted narcolepsy as a result of the Pandemrix vaccine, withdrawing Health Service Executive support, and the subsequent withdrawal of that letter; when he first became aware of this development; the contact his office had with the State Claims...