Children can be registered for vaccines from January 10

Taoiseqach Micheál Martin said that the Government would approach the issue "with sensitivity" and said it was important that it provides "very comprehensive information and guidance to parents.

The Taoiseach says that registration for children to be vaccinated will open on January 10, but the Government will not force parents on the issue of vaccinating them.

Micheál Martin said that the Government would approach the issue "with sensitivity" and said it was important that it provides "very comprehensive information and guidance to parents."