416. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will introduce a publicly funded shingles vaccination programme, initially targeting adults aged 65 years and over and immunocompromised individuals, in line with the recommendations of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee; and if her Department has assessed the cost-effectiveness of a targeted programme for these groups, given the cost of private vaccination and the risk of serious complications, including long-term nerve pain. [69461/26]

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416. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will introduce a publicly funded shingles vaccination programme, initially targeting adults aged 65 years and over and immunocompromised individuals, in line with the recommendations of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee; and if her Department has assessed the cost-effectiveness of a targeted programme for these groups, given the cost of private vaccination and the risk of serious complications, including long-term nerve pain. [69461/26]

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1. 1 October 2026

   Vaccination Programme

   416. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will introduce a publicly funded shingles vaccination programme, initially targeting adults aged 65 years and over and immunocompromised individuals, in line with the recommendations of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee; and if her Department has assessed the cost-effectiveness of a targeted programme for these groups, given the cost of private vaccination and the risk of serious complications, including long-term nerve pain. [69461/26]

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