Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 February 2021
289. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which he and his Department have coordinated the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines; the extent to which the process is smooth and effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7733/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme.
In this regard, a High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 was established to support my Department and the HSE in developing a national strategy and the implementation plan for the immunisation programme.
The National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which was prepared by the High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccination, was signed off by Cabinet on 15 December 2020.
The Department of Health has overall responsibility for policy development on matters related to COVID-19, including the Vaccine Allocation Strategy.
Operational matters, including implementation of the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme, is the responsibility of the HSE.
