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Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 December 2020

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Questions (146)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

146. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure when the Covid-19 vaccine becomes available and is being distributed that the hierarchy of priority groups should include at least one nominated visitor or family member to nursing home residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40552/20]

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Written answers

The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more vaccines in the EU portfolio are approved for use. In this regard, a cross-Government High-Level Taskforce has been established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme.

Policy in relation to the order in which people should be offered vaccination is being developed as a priority in conjunction with the national experts on immunisation and it is expected that the NPHET will shortly finalise its advice to Government in this regard.

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