Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Questions (2176)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

2176. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the medical advice for persons who have received a first vaccination dose of a vaccine (details supplied) in the UK and have now returned to live in Ireland, in respect of which vaccine they should have as a second dose and in respect of their record for the digital passport; if a vaccine obtained in the UK will be taken into consideration for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36860/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Digital COVID Certificate Regulation is intended to facilitate people’s fundamental right to move and reside freely and help to support the lifting of restrictions currently in place in a coordinated manner within the EU.

As the Minister for Health, I am supporting the work of my Department in collaborating with relevant Departments under the leadership of the Department of Taoiseach to assist in the on-going implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificates.

Arrangements for provision of vaccination certificates to persons not vaccinated in Ireland will be considered once the initial roll-out is in place.