Written answers
Tuesday, 27 July 2021
Department of Health
Vaccination Programme
Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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1841. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in rolling out a Covid-19 vaccine (details supplied) to 12 to 15-year-olds with underlying conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35641/21]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Ireland welcomes the European Medicines Agency 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+.
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