Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021
290. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if client identity applications can be expedited for persons (details supplied) to access the Covid-19 vaccination programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35523/21]
View answerA Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) is not required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. If a person does not have a PPSN, they should register for their vaccination by contacting the HSE's COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline at Freephone 1800 700 700.
I can confirm that the first individual referred to by the Deputy was issued a PPSN a number of years ago. That individual attended an office of my Department on 28th June for SAFE registration and will be issued a Public Services Card in the coming days, upon which will be inscribed their PPSN.
A letter issued on 29th June to the second individual referred to by the Deputy, which informed them that a PPSN is not required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination and included the number of the HSE's COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline.
More information on the HSE Vaccination Programme is available on the HSE's website.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
