John Lahart
Question:1566. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the role pharmacists are anticipated to play in the vaccine roll-out; and if dental professionals are expected to participate in the process. [34302/21]
View answerTuesday, 27 July 2021
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The HSE has built and deployed its workforce in order to deliver on the requirements associated with rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine programme.
GPs, Pharmacists, doctors, nurses, paramedics, and many healthcare professionals, have a role to play in the vaccination programme.The vaccine rollout is being conducted on a 7-day week basis.
It is not intended that dentists will be called upon to participate as vaccinators in the programme at this time.