Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021
410. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has considered allowing students going on Erasmus in the 2021-2022 academic year to receive their Covid-19 vaccination in advance of their departure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35831/21]
View answerThe management of the vaccination programme is a matter for the HSE, in line with guidelines from the High Level Task Force on COVID 19 Vaccination. The priority of this Government is to support the roll-out of the programme in accordance with the guidelines published.
The latest position is that people aged 18 – 34 years who wish to seek accelerated vaccination can seek access to a Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in their local participating pharmacy, subject to supplies. Furthermore, those aged 18-34 opting for an accelerated vaccination will also be able to register from Monday 12 July for an appointment during July for a Janssen or AstraZeneca vaccine through Vaccination Centres.
Full information regarding the accelerated scheme is available on the Government website at: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/eba88-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-at-pharmacies-expanded-to-include-younger-age-groups/.
