Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 333 of 26 January 2005, the progress to date on the issue; if a detailed examination of the schemes has taken place; the reason for the delay in performing this examination; if it will be included in her Department's business plan for 2005; when she intends to publish this plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10440/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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A preliminary review of the vaccine damage compensation schemes in place in a number of other countries was undertaken by my Department in order to establish general details of schemes already in existence. My officials are now carrying out an investigation to identify the most relevant models from a clinical, administrative and fairness point of view. On completion of this investigation, I will be in a position to consider the available options. The completion of this work has been included in the Department's 2005 business plan, which was posted on the Department's website on 6 April 2005.