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

I will be very brief as I only have two questions. The temporary assistance payment scheme, TAPS, is supporting the nursing home sector. With the onset of Covid-19, TAPS has proven to be integral in supporting our nursing homes and providing effective infection prevention, which has enhanced the safety of nursing home residents. TAPS is due to expire on 30 June and nursing homes are waiting to hear if this support will be continued. Will the Minister please clarify the status of the payment or when he is likely to announce details regarding same?

My second question is about the vaccine itself. I am not a doctor or a clinician or anything like that so I have no experience in this regard. Are there specific conditions that would allow for a consultant to make the recommendation that a patient should receive a certain vaccine over another?

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