Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 July 2021

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

Questions (376)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

376. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given to including younger age cohorts, 12-15 years old, in the vaccine roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31213/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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+.

Question No. 377 answered with Question No. 335.

Question No. 378 answered with Question No. 306.

Question No. 379 answered with Question No. 335.