AstraZeneca refuses to give Health Minister vaccine supply commitments

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said the pharmaceutical giant did 'recommit to the total volumes being delivered' to Ireland. However, he said the rollout dates for batches is 'an ongoing conversation'.

AstraZeneca has refused to give Health Minister Stephen Donnelly any commitment on when vaccines will arrive into the country.

Mr Donnelly spoke to AstraZeneca's Irish country representative on Thursday night to voice his "frustration" about delays in supply, however, the drug manufacturer still cannot provide timelines on delivery.