Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
1631. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that vulnerable high-risk children aged from 5 to 11 years of age will be prioritised for a Covid-19 vaccination following the opening of the HSE online portal for this cohort on 28 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1147/22]
View answer1771. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason prioritisation has not been given to children at high-risk in relation to the Covid-19 vaccination programme for children aged 5 to 11 years of age as in other age cohorts. [1769/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1631 and 1771 together.
Since December 28th, parents of children aged 5- 11 years, who have a health condition that puts them at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and parents of children, who live with someone that has complex medical needs or who is immunocompromised have been invited to register their child for their COVID-19 vaccine. This is being done to prioritise children who are most at risk from COVID-19, so that they can be protected and to protect vulnerable household contacts.
As this query relates to an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
