Health minister 'seeking clarity' on AstraZeneca vaccine supplies

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly predicted Ireland will be giving 250,000 doses weekly from April, as a single-dose vaccine from Janssen (J&J) is also expected. Photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The Health Minister said he is seeking clarity from the AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company following reports on Monday of a possible further cut in supply.

Stephen Donnelly was speaking at a briefing explaining changes to the priority list announced late on Monday.