The Covid-19 vaccination programme is to be extended to include 12 to 15 year-olds, RTÉ News understands. A recommendation that all children in this age category be included has been made to the Government by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC).
It is expected to be approved by the Cabinet today. Speaking on his way into the Cabinet meeting, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there would be further advice from NIAC regarding vaccinations for 12 to 15 year-olds, which he said represents a "significant opening up" of the vaccination programme to younger age cohorts.
Mr Martin said it has been a very effective programme so far and the Government wants to encourage "heightened participation" among the remaining age groups. Latest