Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021
438. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the way he plans to provide vaccination to the thousands of undocumented persons who are residing in Ireland; the process that will be put in place in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29052/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE has identified undocumented migrants as a higher risk group for Covid-19. There is a community assessment hub located in Dublin city centre specifically for such groups. The HSE has provided additional health supports for undocumented migrants (eg GP service in Capuchin Centre). In terms of the Covid-19 vaccination programme a high-level plan has been developed for the vaccination of this Group and when finalised will issue to my Department.
The HSE does not report undocumented migrants to immigration authorities.
It is important that undocumented migrants are encouraged and facilitated to take-up the Covid-19 vaccine.
