Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is great cause for positivity at the moment. We are on the verge of rolling out a vaccine. Hopefully, in the not too distant future we can get back to some semblance of normality. That is to be celebrated, but one group remains very concerned, namely, those who suffer from cystic fibrosis, CF, which is a chronic lung condition. As we know, Covid-19 attacks the lungs in particular. My question relates to the priority list and groups. It must have been an incredibly tough task to prioritise particular groups above others. I would like the Minister for Health and the Tánaiste to examine the priority groups to see if those suffering from cystic fibrosis can be bumped up the list. Currently, persons aged between 18 and 64 suffering from CF are seventh on the list. How fast can we expect the vaccine to be rolled out to those seventh on the list? If there is any delay, can those suffering from cystic fibrosis, of whom there are not a huge number across the country, be prioritised?

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