Taoiseach: Decision not to prioritise vaccinations for teachers is 'based on science'

Mr Martin said that the Government had been "consistently guided by NIAC's advice" on the prioritisation of the vaccine rollout.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin indicated that the Government would not be swayed by union anger on the issue. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has said that the decision not to prioritise vaccinations for teachers or other occupations was "based on science" and indicated that the Government will not be swayed by union anger on the issue.

Micheál Martin thanked teachers and SNAs for the "extraordinary work they have been doing" but said that the decision by the National Immunisation Advisory Council (NIAC) to change to an age-based rollout of the vaccine was not "a reflection on any one occupation" but asked people to "stay patient".