Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 September 2021

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Ceisteanna (718)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

718. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the reason that persons who received their first vaccine dose in another country and their second dose in Ireland may apply for an EU Digital COVID Certificate in Ireland, while for those who received their first dose in Ireland and their second dose in another country there is no option to apply for the certificate in Ireland; his plans to amend this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46258/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation concerns the issuing and verification of certificates for medical events including vaccination, recovery, and testing related to COVID-19 to support freedom of movement across the EU.

EU Digital COVID Certificates for persons who have received their full or second dose of a vaccine in Ireland are issued automatically to the holder. EU Digital COVID Certificates can be issued as proof of a single dose of vaccine administered in Ireland upon request.

Persons who have been fully vaccinated or received their second dose of a vaccine in another EU country must request a Digital COVID Certificate from the issuing authorities in that specific EU country.