Martin hails ‘truly historic day’ as first coronavirus vaccine delivered

Margaret Keenan is applauded by staff as she returns to her ward after receiving the vaccination (Jacob King/PA)

The Taoiseach has hailed a “truly historic day” after the first coronavirus vaccine was administered.

Micheál Martin, Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald and Labour leader Alan Kelly all described a “turning of the tide” in the pandemic.