Results 41-60 of 75 for narcolepsy speaker:James Reilly

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 38 - Department of Health (Revised)
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: Ms McGuinness might discuss the narcolepsy issue.

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

James Reilly: The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has received 62 cases with clinical information confirming a diagnosis of narcolepsy in relation to individuals following pandemic influenza vaccination. As the second part of the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for a direct reply.

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 256 together. I wish to take this opportunity to express my sympathy and concern for the children and adults diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination and indeed their families who are also affected by this. My priority has always been that my Department, the HSE and other Government Departments work together to provide appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 645, 646, 648, 667 and 684 together. The association between Pandemic vaccination and an increased risk of narcolepsy in children/adolescents is acknowledged in the report of the National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee. However, causation has not been established. My priority is to ensure that the children/adolescents affected are provided with...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE is currently ascertaining the number of narcolepsy and or cataplexy cases that may be associated with Pandemrix vaccination. All cases will be offered a multidisciplinary assessment by the HSE to identify medical and educational need and appropriate services will be offered. I am aware of the submission of the report which is being considered in the context of other evidence from...

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

James Reilly: I would like to assure the Deputy that addressing the health needs of those affected by narcolepsy, with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination, continues to be a priority for my Department. This includes consideration of all possible supports which may need to be put in place for those diagnosed. I, along with officials of my Department continue to work closely with the Health Service...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: ...companies are currently in place. 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 is providing a range of services and supports to those affected including access to rapid diagnosis, clear care pathways, temporary medical cards and reimbursement of expenses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: ...meeting with representatives from SOUND will be arranged when the matter has been concluded. The Health Service Executive continues to provide a range of supports and services to those affected by narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination. The Department of Education and Skills also provides appropriate educational supports at all levels of education.

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: 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: Medical Card Eligibility (16 May 2013)

James Reilly: ...condition. Notwithstanding, the Health Service Executive has, at my request, developed a range of appropriate services and supports to address the needs of children/adolescents affected by narcolepsy with symptom onset post pandemic vaccination. With the Department of Education and Skills, the HSE provides a very comprehensive range of services and supports to those affected. These...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (4 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: ...meeting with representatives from SOUND will be arranged when the matter has been concluded. The Health Service Executive continues to provide a range of supports and services to those affected by narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination. The Department of Education and Skills also provides appropriate educational supports at all levels of education.

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 628 and 655 together. My priority is to ensure that those 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. These supports and services...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: ...could access the vaccine as early as possible during the pandemic. All European countries who accessed pandemic vaccines indemnified the companies who supplied them. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: 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. The HSE provides a range of services and supports to those affected including access to rapid diagnosis, clear treatment pathways, temporary medical cards and reimbursement of expenses incurred....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: ...Questions Nos. 257 and 258 together. 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 following pandemic vaccination. The HSE provides a range of services and supports to those affected including access to rapid diagnosis, clear treatment pathways, temporary medical...

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

James Reilly: My priority as Minister for Health is to ensure that those diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination are provided with a wide range of services and supports to meet their health needs. Both the Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills, at my request, are ensuring that those affected receive tailored assistance to address their individual...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: My priority as Minister for Health is to ensure that those diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination are provided with a wide range of services and supports to meet their health needs. Both the Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills, at my request, are ensuring that those affected receive tailored assistance to address their individual...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: ...584, 600, 602, 610 and 616 together. 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 following pandemic vaccination. The HSE provides a range of services and supports to those affected including access to rapid diagnosis, clear treatment pathways, temporary medical...