Speaking on RTÉ's Six One News, Stephen Donnelly said that repeated revisions of delivery schedules from AstraZeneca are very frustrating for Ireland and countries right across the EU.
He said the HSE's job is to get the vaccines out to the priority groups as soon as they come into the country, and so far it has done very well. Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime, David Cullinane said Mr Donnelly or the HSE has not been able to give an explanation as to why there is been a shortfall. Mr Cullinane called for more clarity from the pharmaceutical companies and said it was reasonable to ask why there had been a shortfall in vaccines, mainly from AstraZeneca.
Speaking on his way into Cabinet, Mr Martin said in terms of protecting the most vulnerable, the impact of the vaccines is very positive."So, when we come to the week before the fifth of April, we will examine the situation," Mr Martin said. Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, Minister Donohoe said he believes that "our ability to get more vaccines for our country is best realised inside the Europe framework".
He said the Government will do all it can to increase the country's share of vaccine supply, and this will be discussed at tomorrow's meeting of the Vaccine Oversight Committee which will review where we are and what we can do to get more. However Mr Harris said he believes it remains on track to meet key targets, one of them being that 82% of adults will have had a first dose by June. He also said he thinks this week could be a "good week" with a fourth potential vaccine coming on stream.
The roll-out of vaccines to people in Group 4 includes all those aged 16 to 69 who are a very high risk of Covid-19 disease.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
1.7 mill was the figure,he just constantly lies
Wheres the 2.19m doses of the one dose Jansenn jab?
Missed deadline after missed deadline
Figures massage. It is not was is said that's important, it's what remains unsaid.
DonnellyStephen almost all? Why not all?
Lies!
Shit show the end
Small numbers lad wake up
When can I go back to work?When can I go more that 5k without living in fear that I will be fined or arrested?When will I be aloud to start paying my mortgage again and buy clothing for my childreen?
The poor old paddy left to paddle there own boat again
DonnellyStephen didn't anyone tell you growing up it's wrong to tell lies
Is he ever off the air,it’s gone beyond boring now same excuses and bullcrap every bloody day.
Empty promises week after week
When they get there
Are they coming in hand luggage?
It beggars belief that the EU with a pop of 440 mill plus, and a parliament of 705 MEPs not to mention support staff, could not enter into and enforce a contract for the supply of a vaccine am I the only one who thinks that this is gross incompetence
So childline volunteers who answer calls are priority groups now
What a load of waffle... this government and HSE not being held to account. All spin and bullshit. Need to think outside the box, stop being the best boys in the European class and source vaccines elsewhere...
If other countries like Denmark,Austria & Malta are looking to get extra vaccines, why is our government not trying to speed things up. Seek forgiveness rather than permission stephendonnelly. Sure we may get twice the number of vaccines eventually we can’t wait. Time is money!