Dr. Colm Henry:

Regarding hesitancy, we have an active campaign. We brought in specialists in the field and in other fields, including cancer, renal, etc., to promote the message, especially for vulnerable groups, that it is much more in their interest to get the vaccine because of the dangers of the virus. The more difficult challenge would be with younger age groups who perhaps feel that they have less to fear from the virus. Once we get past the primary objective of reducing harm, we will want to expand the vaccine to the greatest number of people possible to reduce transmission. As we explained earlier, it is not finished for the over-70s. It is almost finished but it is an ongoing programme. Some people may be excluded because of active illness or recovery. We certainly do not want to give a message that somebody has missed the boat. We will certainly take on board the Chairman's comments.

Regarding travel from Donegal to Dublin, we have ample facilities for all the vaccinations in Donegal, Kerry or Cork. It may have been early on when some of the hospital specialists were identifying patients in particular cohorts who felt they had to go to Dublin to be vaccinated. This should not happen. We are well able. I ask Professor Cormican to cover clotting and those with a history of clotting disease.