COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

MOTION NO. 18

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That this committee supports Sufferers Of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder (SOUND) which is a support group set up by parents of children, teenagers and young adults who developed Narcolepsy and Cataplexy in Ireland following the swine flu vaccine. The group represents over 70 people who developed Narcolepsy after receiving the vaccine as well as their families and carers.

SOUND calls on government to
- recognise the damage done to those affected and the need for rapid intervention;
- ensure better delivery of services through a whole of government approach and
- provide lifelong portable support to those affected.

We commit to write to the Minister of Health outlining the cause and asking for a detailed response."

REPORT:

 If the motion is passed, a letter will be issued to the Minister for Health for his attention, and when a reply is received, the Committee will be notified accordingly.