Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity)
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149. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine when it is available including the procurement of refrigeration equipment, the training of staff and administration support; the policies of prioritisation for the vaccine that will be implemented; if the vaccine will be delivered exclusively by the public sector; if private patients will be able to pay for prioritised access to the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33481/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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A COVID-19 Immunisation Strategy Group, chaired by the Department of Health, has been convened. The purpose of the Group is to advise on and assist in the development of national policy relating to COVID-19 vaccines.

In addition, a COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Implementation Team has been established in the HSE.

All of the issues raised by the Deputy are being examined in this context.