Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for coming before the committee and answering questions. I have to say I was not especially impressed with the submission, given that it took quite a long time for us to get it. I understand there was an issue in the Department of Health yesterday but for future reference we would expect something a little more substantial given there was such a delay.

With regard to the roll-out of the flu vaccine for children aged under 12 in particular, I understand that GPs were sent an announcement from the company, Sanofi, that there has been a delay in the procurement. What impact will this have on the delivery and roll-out of the scheme? We know there will be a delay because there is a delay in the vaccine getting here to be distributed. What will be the delay in terms of weeks?