Results 1-20 of 75 for narcolepsy speaker:James Reilly

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: ...of studies in European countries including Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom, there is a reported association between vaccination against Pandemic H1N1 (2009) and subsequent development of narcolepsy. Ireland, the report of National Steering Committee on Narcolepsy (2012) concludes that an observed 13-fold increase in the incidence of narcolepsy in children/adolescents in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 636 and 671 together. 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. The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills together provide a comprehensive range of services and supports to those affected. The Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (26 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 693 and 707 together. 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. The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills together provide a comprehensive range of services and supports to those affected. The Health...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Vaccination Programme (6 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: 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. The Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills together provide a comprehensive range of services and supports to those affected. The HSE through its advocacy unit and regional...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 and 401 together. In 2010 the Swedish and Finnish authorities reported an increased numbers of cases of Narcolepsy following the use of Pandemrix. Following reports to the Irish Medicines Board of narcolepsy cases among children and adolescents who were vaccinated with Pandemrix, a retrospective population based study was conducted and led by the Health...

Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: It is estimated that approximately 250,000 Irish children and adolescents aged five to 19 received Pandemrix vaccine to protect them against pandemic, H1N1, swine flu. Thirty potential cases of narcolepsy have been identified, 16 of which have been confirmed by the Irish Medicines Board as having been vaccinated with Pandemrix. Of the 16 cases, 15 were under 18 years of age. The remainder...

Other Questions: Vaccination Programme (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: As I outlined earlier and for the record, by 10 May the Irish Medicines Board had received 48 reports confirming a diagnosis of narcolepsy with symptom onset following the Pandemrix vaccination. The majority of these reports relate to children and adolescents. Further possible cases have been investigated by the HSE and the Irish Medicines Board. As I have pointed out, a range of services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (5 Dec 2012)

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: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: ...of how best to address the long term health and social needs of people who may have experienced adverse outcomes from other health services. With regard to the prognosis for individuals with narcolepsy, experts agree that progress has been made in the treatment of narcolepsy. In the majority of cases functioning can be restored to approximately 80% of normal with appropriate medication...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 May 2013)

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 Irish Medicines Board has indicated that as of 12 May...

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....

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: Vaccination Programme (16 May 2013)

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 — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (6 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The report of the National Narcolepsy Steering Committee was published on 19 April and is available on my Department's website. My 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. The HSE has provided a range of services and supports to those affected including access to rapid...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The report of the National Narcolepsy Steering Committee was published on 19 April and is available on my Department's website. My 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. The HSE has provided a range of services and supports to those affected including access to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2012)

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)

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)

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: Health Services Provision (13 Feb 2014)

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)

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...