Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 6 April 2006, the status of the review; when a compensation scheme will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22049/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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In its report on Childhood Immunisation, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children recommended that legislation be drawn up to provide for a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Scheme. The feasibility of introducing such a scheme is currently under examination in my Department. This process is at an advanced stage and is being given priority in the Department's 2006 business plan.