Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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360. To ask the Minister for Health the amount paid to social media influencers to promote the Covid-19 vaccination programme; the list of influencers who have been used in a public relations campaign relating to Covid-19; the campaign details for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32188/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that my Department has not paid any social media influencers to promote the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

My Department has however come together with a network of expert Young Science Communicators from across Ireland to create the SciComm Collective. It works to inspire and empower young people to live safely within the Covid-19 public health guidelines, to encourage uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and address any misinformation circulating about Covid virus or vaccines.

The group regularly create content, upload, and post information through their social media channels and @scicommcollective_ire, sharing their experiences and expertise, as well as practical advice on living safely within the COVID-19 public health guidelines.

The SciComm Collective has been live since April 2021.