Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
757. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health his views on claims from pharmacists that they have been side-lined from the Covid-19 vaccination programme of persons aged over 70; and if the vaccination of patients over 70 years of age is to be carried out exclusively by general practitioners. [5514/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 19 January, the Government approved fees for both GPs and pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
The vaccination programme will be expanded as new supplies arrive in Ireland. Pharmacists, GPs, all doctors, nurses, paramedics, nursing home staff and many healthcare professionals will have a role to play in the vaccination programme.
The next major population group to be vaccinated, after health-care workers and those aged over 65 in long-term residential care facilities, will be those aged over 70 living in the community who are recognised as a particularly vulnerable group.
