Róisín Shortall
Question:472. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason for the large surplus of vaccines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27082/21]
View answerTuesday, 29 June 2021
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Ireland is participating in a Procurement Exercise being operated by the European Commission on behalf of Member States to procure suitable, safe and effective vaccines, in sufficient quantities, to combat COVID-19. Janssen is one of four vaccines that have been authorised by the EU, and a number of vaccine candidates are still to be fully assessed. Due to ongoing production issues with Janssen, deliveries have been below those originally scheduled. There are over two million doses of Janssen still due to Ireland however a detailed delivery schedule for the coming months in not available at present.