Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We need to put all of this into perspective. Forty days ago, we did not have a single vaccine dose available, but in forty days' time, we will have four different vaccines. I have a couple of specific questions. On front-line healthcare workers, a category that includes home help, there seems to be a differentiation between HSE employees and private employees contracted with the HSE.

Can Mr. Walsh clarify that they will all be treated the same?

Mr. Walsh might highlight what is happening with the availability of the vaccine for carers. Can Dr. Jessop confirm if there is any up-to-date information available with regard to a vaccinated person being able to transmit the virus? Have we any new evidence as of yet?