Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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1864. To ask the Minister for Health if he will intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) in which they are unable to access an EU Digital COVID Certificate. [2133/22]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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1873. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which a person who cannot take the vaccine for health reasons can obtain a certificate to allow them to access hospitality, theatre and gyms. [2179/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1864 and 1873 together.

The current high level of COVID-19 infection poses a very substantial threat, particularly to those who are not fully protected through vaccination. Public health advice remains that those who are not fully vaccinated should avoid congregated indoor settings for their own and others safety.

The Department of Health is considering the issues arising for those people that cannot receive a COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons.

It is important to note that the number of people with an absolute contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination is very small. There are very few people who cannot receive one of the current vaccines due to pre-existing allergies or history of anaphylaxis. Further information, and details of the options available to those who have had a reaction to their first vaccine dose, is available in the Immunisation Guidelines and in the document Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 vaccines for people with pre-existing allergic conditions 

www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/guidelines/covid19.pdf 

www.rcpi.ie/news/releases/frequently-asked-questions-about-covid-19-vaccines-for-people-with-pre-existing-allergic-conditions/  

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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1865. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale and reason persons who are booked in for respite care and who are fully vaccinated including a booster are being told that they must provide proof of a negative PCR test result before they attend for their respite care in the respite care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/22]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, 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.