Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine gets approval for Irish use

Stephen Donnelly says he is "delighted' to report that the first delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is due to arrive here on Saturday.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has signed the regulation allowing the use of the Pfizer Covid vaccine here in Ireland.

He says he is "delighted' to report that the first delivery is due to arrive here on St Stephen's Day.