Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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707. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an issue in the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out whereby health workers in higher age categories are not being offered their vaccine as part of their age cohort due to an issue with the system; the steps his Department is taking to resolve the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23744/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity)
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708. To ask the Minister for Health if those who are under 70 years of age but are housebound will be able to get access to the Covid-19 vaccination programme via the ambulance service or other appropriate service that will visit persons in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23745/21]

Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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868. To ask the Minister for Health the mechanisms in place for persons that are under 70 years of age and housebound to obtain the Covid 19 vaccine (details supplied). [24428/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 708 and 868 together.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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709. To ask the Minister for Health when level 5 restrictions came to an end given that some persons cannot access services on the rationale that level 5 restrictions are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23746/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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There has been considerable progress in reducing infection levels since the peak of the wave of infection in late 2020/early 2021 because of the widespread commitment and adherence by the public to the public health measures in place. While there is still a high level of infection nationally, the situation is considered reasonably stable and significant progress is being made in relation to the roll-out of our vaccination programme.

In recognition of the improving situation, the Government announced a roadmap on the 29 April for the gradual lifting of some restrictions over the next two months, with a particular focus on allowing more outdoor activities. A range of measures will be eased in May, with a further easing of measures in June subject to the epidemiological situation at the time. Under this roadmap, Level 5 measures came to an end on 10 May.

I understand that the issue the Deputy is raising is in relation to services provided by Embassies in Ireland. Embassy operations are a matter for relevant country authorities.

Significant progress has been made on suppressing the virus over recent months due to the huge effort of people across the country. By working together, we have saved lives and limited the impact of the disease on society in Ireland. We all must continue to do everything possible to continue to avoid the virus spreading and to support the safe reopening of activities over the coming months.