Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
2346. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the considerations made in giving Covid-19 vaccines to the 15 to 17-year-old group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37455/21]
View answer2388. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the status of the possible extension of the Covid-19 vaccination programme to persons under 16 years of age particularly to those with underlying conditions; and if it is likely those at risk will be vaccinated before the return to school. [37661/21]
View answer3238. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when NIAC will make a recommendation for the vaccination of 12 to 15-year-olds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40969/21]
View answer3300. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health his plans in respect of providing Covid-19 vaccinations for children under the age of 16; and the timescale to which he is working. [41278/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 2346, 2388, 3238 and 3300 together.
Ireland welcomes the European Medicines Agency 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+.
