Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party)
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145. To ask the Minister for Health the potential of current and planned Covid-19 vaccines to vaccinate children under 15 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30454/21]

Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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208. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccination (details supplied) for the 12 to 15-year age bracket for those with underlying conditions. [30668/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 208 together.

Ireland welcomes the EMA age extension recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 12 to 15. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is reviewing the matter and will make a recommendation as appropriate. Currently, Ireland's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is administering vaccines to those aged 16+.