Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy Berry in terms of the significance of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, particularly if it emerges that one jab would be sufficient in terms of its efficacy. From my understanding, it will be early April when it comes to authorisation by the European Medicines Agency. It could happen that it comes earlier but that is the timeline that I have right now. It may improve.

The European Commission's engagement with Johnson & Johnson is a professional one and one with which it is satisfied in terms of the engagement with the company, its commitment to delivery schedules and so forth. There is no doubt that it is an important development in the mass vaccination of our population.

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