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Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Questions (868)

Ken O'Flynn

Question:

868. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the national clinical guidance that applies to the prescription or recommendation of anti malaria medications for Ministers, civil servants and Defence Forces personnel travelling abroad on official State business; and the risk assessment protocols used for Lariam and other anti-malaria medications in these circumstances. [69126/25]

Written answers

Minister for Health (Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill)

The Department of Health recommends that its staff members travelling abroad consult with the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice regarding local conditions. Questions relating to vaccinations and inoculations for travel on official business are a personal matter for each individual travelling. Questions relating to the Defence Forces are a matter for the Department of Defence.

Question No. 869 answered with Question No. 852.

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