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

I will keep it short to give the Minister time to reply. Cork South-West is very lucky to have two vaccination centres covering the region at the GAA complex in Clonakilty and the primary care centre in Bantry. It is absolutely fantastic to have them and I thank the Minister for his work. I also thank the HSE and the local community healthcare organisation, CHO. The question people now want answered is when vaccinations will begin in them. People have seen footage of how they are set up and now they want to see vaccinations happening. Will the Minister give me clarity and an answer on this?

My next question is similar to that of Deputy Higgins on those aged between 60 and 69 who will be administered the AstraZeneca vaccine.

I have been contacted by people in that age group who are concerned, because they see that in Denmark they have suspended the use of this vaccine. They see similar steps being taken in South Africa. All I am looking for from the Minister today is assurances, clarity and a explanation as to why this approach and these steps have been taken so that I can go back to them and say this is the rationale here. I would appreciate it if he could come back to me on those.

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