Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste and I appreciate that positive response. It was suggested there would be an announcement by the Cabinet tomorrow but I note the Tánaiste's indication that it will be next Tuesday. I hope this allows time for the Cabinet to reconsider the matter.

I am not making the case for everybody under 18 to be brought up the priority list at all but I refer to a particular category of people under 18 - teenagers - in this very difficult position. I very much appreciate that the Tánaiste will discuss this with NPHET and reconsider the matter because it has been desperately hard. It is hard for young people with an underlying health condition. The past year has been appalling and it has had a major impact on them. I ask that the Government also considers raising up the list the other group of people with underlying health conditions who are under 65.

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