Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2021

Wednesday, 7 July 2021

Questions (145, 208)

Joe O'Brien

Question:

145. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the potential of current and planned Covid-19 vaccines to vaccinate children under 15 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30454/21]

Cathal Crowe

Question:

208. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccination (details supplied) for the 12 to 15-year age bracket for those with underlying conditions. [30668/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 208 together.

Ireland welcomes the EMA age extension recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 12 to 15. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is reviewing the matter and will make a recommendation as appropriate. Currently, Ireland's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is administering vaccines to those aged 16+.