Taoiseach ‘hopeful’ as boosters to be offered to all

People queue at the Covid-19 walk-in booster vaccination centre at Cork's City Hall. Picture: Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach says there is reason for hope despite the country being in the fourth wave of Covid infections, as he confirmed half the adult population have received their booster jab.

The Department of Health last night announced that all vaccinated age groups will be eligible to receive a booster by January 10, in parallel with all children aged 5-11 being offered their first dose.