Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 930: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 2 November 2006, the outcome of an examination into the feasibility of introducing the vaccine damage compensation scheme; when such a scheme will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2959/07]

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 no-fault National Vaccine Injury Compensation Scheme. The issue of vaccine damage, including a compensation scheme, is being considered by the Department at present. The Vaccine Damage Steering Group has now been established and will meet shortly to further examine the issues involved.