Catherine Connolly
Question:3312. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of the vaccination rollout in Ireland in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41334/21]
View answerTuesday, 27 July 2021
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The overall initial funding allocation for the COVID-19 vaccination programme, and related expenditure approval, is for a total of €200m for 2021. The core responsibility for the operational delivery of the vaccination programme lies with the HSE, which provides detailed estimates of the gross cost of implementation to my Department.
While the cyber-attack has had some impact on data reporting systems, the latest figures available from June indicate an estimated expenditure of approximately €174m. It is envisaged that the overall costs associated with the implementation of the vaccination programme will be significantly in excess of the €200m already allocated. My Department will continue to work closely with the HSE and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, to ensure cost-effectiveness in the context of the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out.