10,000 people vaccinated in one day as 1,098 new Covid-19 cases confirmed

Long queues have been observed at many across the weekend, with many young people among those waiting in line for a first jab. File picture

Health officials have confirmed a further 1,098 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

It comes as more than 10,000 people got vaccinated at temporary walk-in centres across Ireland on Saturday.