John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

The vaccine to which the Tánaiste referred was discussed at the committee meeting. The Tánaiste referred to 40% coverage. The committee was told there would be 25% coverage. Has it increased in the meantime? The Tánaiste also stated the threat might arise 40 years from now. The committee was clearly told that it is not a question of if, but when. Does the Tánaiste agree that, given that there has been a case of the virus spreading to a mammal in Germany, it will probably not be 40 years hence and that we are dealing with an urgent situation?

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