Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
2021. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will alter the current nation Covid-19 vaccination strategy in order that children with a cystic fibrosis diagnosis are prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36229/21]
View answerIreland 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+.
