Clare’s Fine Gael Senator says the uneven distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has angered people.
Senator Martin Conway was among representatives questioning senior HSE officials at today’s sitting of the Oireachtas health committee.
HSE CEO Paul Reid and senior colleagues faced questioning from Oireachtas representatives this morning on the continued rollout of the vaccine, including from Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway and Fianna Fail Deputy Cathal Crowe.
Senator Conway raised the example of the Kerry village of Sneem, which last week received an excess of doses ordered and has since vaccinated some 234 over 70s in its small parish.
The Ennistymon-based representative, while acknowledging the continued work of the HSE, believes these instances do not resonate well with members of the public in Clare and beyond who are still waiting for the jab.
Speaking in the same committee session, the HSE has admitted Ireland is due to miss its latest target for vaccine delivery.
GPs locally have expressed fear to Clare FM that they may see supply issues here in the coming week.
HSE boss Paul Reid says it now expects 1.1 million doses by the end of the month.
Meanwhile, Cabinet Ministers are remaining cautious about a ‘vaccine bonus’ for those who’ve been fully innoculated against Covid 19.
NPHET is to examine easing some restrictions like nursing home visits for those who’ve received two vaccine doses.
It comes as the US issued new guidelines for those who’ve been fully vaccinated.
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is cautious about following suit.
