Written answers

Thursday, 26 September 2013

Department of Health

Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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254. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the establishment of a no-fault compensation scheme for those who suffer as a result of vaccine administration; the position regarding the establishment of such a compensation fund for the parents of vaccine damaged children; when a decision will be made on the implementation of the recommendations of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40238/13]

Photo of James ReillyJames Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The establishment of a no-fault compensation scheme is being considered by my Department as part of the recommendations of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group. However, this issue is complex and needs to be considered in the wider context of how best to address the long term health and social needs of people who may have experienced adverse outcome from other health services.

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