David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will make one final point on the vaccines. I will be at the top of the queue after all those who are at risk and who should be prioritised. I certainly will be taking it myself. There is a need for a public education programme but it must be rolled out by experts, scientists, doctors and nurses because that is who people will listen to. They may listen to politicians but they will listen to public health experts and those who will know about vaccines. A number of people, including Professor Karina Butler and many others, have done a first-class job of explaining the importance of vaccines, their history and their safety. That will be hugely important and I hope that will be part of the plan.