Northern Ireland Health Minister learned of AstraZeneca decision through media

Northern Ireland Minister of Health Robin Swann. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Northern Ireland’s health minister has expressed disappointment that he only learned of the move to suspend AstraZeneca vaccines in Ireland through the media.

Robin Swann has asked for a review of a memorandum of understanding between health authorities on both sides of the border that was supposed to enhance information-sharing on Covid-19 issues.