Younger people should be given J&J vaccine to avoid waste, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach  Micheál Martin said that the country "wants every vaccine used" and he hopes that the plan to lower the age limit is approved this week. Picture: Denis Minihane

Younger people should be given Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines to ensure that no jabs go to waste or are held in reserve, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Speaking in Cork where he received his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Mr Martin said that he is hopeful that a HSE proposal to lower the ages of those who can receive the Johnson & Johnson jab will be approved this week.