Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Questions (1930)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

1930. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if those aged 12 to 15 years of age will be provided with a Covid19 vaccine (details supplied) given the European Medicines Agency approved usage of the vaccine for this age group; when it can be expected a decision will be made; and if a positive decision is made; and when can parents expected vaccinations will commence. [35885/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Ireland welcomes the European Medicines Agency age extension recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccines Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech) and Spikevax (Moderna) to include use in children 12+. 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. 1931 answered with Question No. 1903.