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Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Questions (1383, 1384, 1414, 1542, 1588, 1600, 1614, 1617, 1625, 1630)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

1383. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when the EU Digital COVID Certificate will be updated to include the third dose of a vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63058/21]

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Joe Carey

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1384. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health the way the booster vaccinations status will be dealt with and registered in relation to the EU Digital COVID Certificate; when it is anticipated that this will be done; the way travel will be facilitated for those who are waiting for booster vaccinations who need to travel to countries such as France which refused to accept the EU Digital COVID Certificate as proof of vaccination after 15 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63063/21]

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Mick Barry

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1414. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to ensure that provision to show information regarding a third vaccine dose is shown on the EU Digital COVID Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63164/21]

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Pa Daly

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1542. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the date by which Covid-19 booster vaccines will be displayed in the EU Digital COVID Certificates in view of the fact that some European Union countries require evidence of a booster vaccine to travel and avail of hospitality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63528/21]

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Richard Boyd Barrett

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1588. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health when the EU Digital COVID Certificates will be updated to reflect the booster vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1046/22]

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Catherine Connolly

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1600. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the measures that are in place to ensure the updating of the EU Digital COVID Certificate to accommodate the booster vaccine given many persons will be unable to access vital services in some European Union member states in the absence of such a certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1080/22]

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Dessie Ellis

Question:

1614. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Health the plans for updating EU Digital COVID Certificates to show that a person has had the booster vaccination (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1099/22]

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James O'Connor

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1617. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including booster vaccination details on EU Digital COVID Certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1102/22]

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Seán Sherlock

Question:

1625. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if booster shots will be added to EU Digital COVID Certificates; and the way persons can prove having received booster shots. [1120/22]

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Question:

1630. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Health the way in which and when EU Digital COVID Certificates will be updated to record receipt of the booster vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1143/22]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1383, 1384, 1414, 1542, 1588, 1600, 1614, 1617, 1625 and 1630 together.

Following the rollout of the EU Digital Covid Certificate in Ireland, and the successful Covid Booster Vaccination Programme, updated Digital Covid Certificates are now issuing to those who have received an additional vaccine dose.

Over 2.2 million additional doses have already been administered in Ireland, and recipients of these vaccines started to receive their Digital Covid Certificate recording their additional dose from 6 January.

This service is available ahead of the new EU rules which will come into effect from 1 February 2022, with a new 9-month maximum validity period for travel purposes for EU Digital Covid Certificates based on a completed primary vaccination regime. 

If eligible people have not received their updated certificate, they can use the online self-service portal at www.covidcertificateportal.gov.ie

Question No. 1384 answered with Question No. 1383.
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