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Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Questions (2584, 2604, 2628, 2629, 2687, 2717)

Patrick Costello

Question:

2584. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health when he expects NIAC and HSE approval for Covid-19 vaccination of children aged 12 to 15 to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38282/21]

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Thomas Gould

Question:

2604. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to vaccinating high risk under 18s given EU vaccine clearance for the 12 years plus age group. [38335/21]

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Marian Harkin

Question:

2628. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to roll out vaccination to the 12 to 15-year old age cohort following the recent approval by the EMA of a vaccine (details supplied) for use in this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38441/21]

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Marian Harkin

Question:

2629. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to roll out vaccination to the 12 to 15-year old age cohort following the recent approval by the EMA of a vaccine (details supplied) for use for those in this cohort with underlying conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38442/21]

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Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

2687. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to opening up the Covid-19 vaccination programme to those under the age of 16 years with underlying health conditions; if he will provide a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38786/21]

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Joe Flaherty

Question:

2717. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Health when Covid-19 vaccinations will be approved by NIAC for 12 to 15 year-olds; and when they will receive them (details supplied). [38879/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 2584, 2604, 2628, 2629, 2687 and 2717 together.

Ireland welcomes the EMA age extension recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 12 to 15. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee are reviewing the matter and will make a recommendation as appropriate. Currently, Ireland's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is administering vaccines to those aged 16+.

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