Mary welcomed the announcement from Minister Donnelly this week of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which outlines Ireland’s high-level plan for safe, effective and efficient vaccination of the population, while safeguarding continued provision of health and social care services.

The National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which was prepared by the High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccination, was signed off by Cabinet on Tuesday December 15th 2020.

• The National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy is available to read here.

• The COVID-19 vaccine programme will be rolled-out nationally and vaccines will be available free of charge to everyone in Ireland.