Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his question. As I identified earlier, to date, 99% of those aged over 85 who wanted the vaccine have received it. I compliment our older generation, who have been so stoic in the past 12 months. They have done everything that has been asked of them and they have been front and centre when taking on board the vaccine.

On the issue of the small number of people who are housebound, the HSE was in contact with every GP practice and got a list. I met representatives from the HSE yesterday afternoon and was informed that the National Ambulance Service will deliver the vaccine to persons throughout the country who are housebound. That roll-out is starting today in the greater Dublin area.

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