Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Vaccines are already paying dividends in society. This week people in their 40s will be invited to register for their vaccinations, which is hugely welcome news and progress. We are all very encouraged to hear the Chief Medical Officer telling vaccinated people to begin their lives again with caution and to trust in the vaccines. In that context, will the Taoiseach consider excluding fully vaccinated people from the number of people allowed to attend wedding services and receptions? Allowing wedding guests to avail of the vaccine bonus would make a major difference to couples deciding between having friends and having family members at their very special day.

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