Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

There are reports that the national immunisation advisory council, NIAC, is expected to clear the way for the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and possibly the AstraZeneca vaccine, for the 45 to 50 age cohort. In terms of the detail of this, there are issues relating to timing as regards cohorts, so this would be very positive news. I understand the Tánaiste told his parliamentary party last night that everyone who wants a vaccine will be offered one by the end of June. That would be great news. Can he confirm on the floor of the Dáil that that is his view? The reason this could be possible is because 10% to 15% of people are turning down the offer of a vaccine. Can the Tánaiste confirm that he believes everyone over the age of 18 will be offered a vaccine by the end of June? Will they get one or be offered one? What is being done to encourage the 10% to 15% who are not taking up the offer of a vaccine?

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