Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy MacSharry will not be here to take his time, so he asked my colleagues and I to share it among us. I have four brief questions for the Minister and the Minister of State.

On the issue of those in at-risk groups who it is hoped will be vaccinated in the coming weeks and months, if there a requirement for them to be vaccinated at home or in a safe environment, will provision made in that regard rather than these people having to travel to a vaccination centre or a local GP?

Deputy Cahill raised the issue of the review being conducted by Professor Ferguson in respect of rapid antigen testing. What is the status of the report in that regard? When we are likely to see a review of the decision in respect of rapid antigen testing?

I understand the national immunisation advisory committee, NIAC, is keeping the priority list for vaccination under constant review. Has there been any movement in respect of carers in the context of the list? When are we likely to hear about any such movement?

On the issue of prison officers, other Deputies made the case for prioritisation of members of An Garda Síochána. Could prison officers, who are obviously in close proximity to people every day, also be considered for prioritisation if there is a review?

See this speech in context