Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 July 2021
324. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when he will review the EMA approval of a vaccine (details supplied) for 12-15 year olds; if medically vulnerable children in this age cohort will be included in cohorts 4 and 7 for the vaccine roll-out; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31819/21]
View answerIreland welcomes the European Medicines Agency 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+.
