Surgeon asked for Junior Cert results to administer Covid vaccines 

The process of applying to become a vaccinator has been criticised by medics and nurses for being too time-consuming. File Picture: PA

A former surgeon still registered with the Medical Council was asked for her birth certificate and Junior Certificate results when trying to become a Covid-19 vaccinator.

Recruitment company CPL is hiring vaccinators on behalf of the HSE. But despite huge levels of good will towards the programme, the deadline has been extended for the fourth time.