Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the general situation as known to her Department relating to the distribution, purchase and administration of cervical cancer vaccine in the State, indicating the normal terms and conditions of its provision and administration to female children, the relevant outlets, the nature and extent of involvement by any public body or of any public funds and the usual cost to the families who avail of it, so far as can be estimated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43018/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Two vaccines to prevent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections are licensed for use in Ireland. The vaccines can be administered to females with a minimum age of 9 years. Three doses are required over a six month period. The cost of the vaccine is set by the manufacturers and the cost of its administration on a private basis is a matter between individuals and their medical practitioners. No public body has any involvement in the administration of the vaccine at this point and no public funds are involved.