Taoiseach to discuss Covid-19 vaccines with Joe Biden next week

Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed he had spoken to the CEO of Johnson & Johnson on Friday. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will raise the issue of Covid vaccines with US president Joe Biden when both men speak as part of St Patrick's Day events next week.

The Taoiseach is also due to speak to the CEO of AstraZeneca on Friday evening as frustration grows over the continued lack of vaccine supply from the pharmaceutical company.