Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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565. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the introduction of Meningitis B vaccination; if the NIAC has met recently in this regard; and the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15996/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has not made any recommendation in relation to the use of Meningitis B vaccine in the primary childhood immunisation programme in Ireland. However NIAC has issued guidance in relation to the use of the Meningitis B vaccine in the control of clusters or outbreaks of Meningococcal B disease.