Taoiseach: Ireland will offer jab to primary school children if EMA approves it

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was unlikely children in the five to 11 age group will get the jab here before Christmas, given the timeline and logistics involved. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

The State stands ready to administer Covid vaccines to primary school children if European regulators approve it, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin said, however, it was unlikely children in the five to 11 age group will get the jab here before Christmas, given the timeline and logistics involved.