Ministers still backing Stephen Donnelly despite vaccine target failures

Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed 'disappointment' that only 1.1m of initial 1.7m vaccine target will be delivered

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said ongoing delays of AstraZeneca vaccine delivery are 'very frustrating'. Picture: Julien Behal

Fine Gael and Green Party ministers insist they still have confidence in Fianna Fáil Health Minister Stephen Donnelly despite admissions his vaccine rollout targets will be significantly missed this month.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed his “disappointment” that only 1.1m of the initial 1.7m vaccine target will be delivered.