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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (12 Feb 2014)

Colm Keaveney: 215. To ask the Minister for Health in reference to his reply on 23 January 2014 in respect of children and adults with narcolepsy, if he will accept an invitation from Suffers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder to meet affected families and not just the committee members of that organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7071/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (12 Feb 2014)

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 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: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (12 Feb 2014)

Colm Keaveney: 214. To ask the Minister for Health in reference to his reply on 23 January 2014 in respect of children and adults with narcolepsy, the basis on which the prognosis is better than previously indicated; the timeframe for this improved prognosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7070/14]