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Measles outbreak in Limerick

Summary

Senator Byrne raises the serious measles outbreak in Limerick and the mid-west, urging people aged 20 to 40 to attend free vaccination clinics.

I again raise the outbreak of measles in Limerick and the mid-west. There are now cases affecting more than 25 people so it is quite serious. They are giving out free vaccinations in the Lord Edward Street primary care unit this afternoon from 3 p.m. onwards. I encourage people, especially those aged from 20 to 40 who have not yet been vaccinated, to attend the clinic for a free vaccination. These people are kept in isolation in the hospital but the outbreak is quite serious.

I also wish to raise the television series, "Nightflyers", which is being shot in Troy film studios in Limerick. They released a teaser on Tuesday. It is a science fiction series that will be released shortly on Netflix. More than 400 people are employed locally in Troy film studios and there are also many people on an apprenticeship programme. The film is being shot locally and is being made in Ireland, while NBC studio from America is actually in charge of the film. The more we can encourage people to come from other countries to film their films in Troy Studios the better, as it is creating local employment. I encourage people to have a look at "Nightflyers" on Netflix.

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