Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the update and I acknowledge the progress that has been made but I seek further clarity on a meaningful catch-up programme to get the figures up to what they should be, bearing in mind that we are in a pandemic, and on the role pharmacists throughout the country can play in delivering the HPV vaccine to young girls and boys aged 12 and 13. Where people have to go private to get the vaccine for their children, the cost, between €400 and €600, needs to be borne by the State. A total cost at least 90% less than the current one needs to be considered.I appreciate the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, coming into the House today and hope he will pass on those points to the Minister. We will revisit the issue in a few months.