Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
2879. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health the position regarding children under the age of 16 who have conditions that place them at high risk if they contract Covid-19; the plans he has put in place to deal with this cohort regarding immunisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39471/21]
View answer2979. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health if he plans to prioritise approval of vaccines for vulnerable children in Ireland aged between 12 to 15 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39769/21]
View answer2987. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given to the EMA approval of Covid-19 vaccination for 12 to 15 year olds; if consideration has been given to medically vulnerable children in this age group; and if they will be included in cohorts 7 and 4 for the vaccine roll-out [39784/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 2879, 2979 and 2987 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 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+.
