Taoiseach agrees 'in principle' with giving Covid vaccines to children aged 5 to 11 

Pfizer last week said it intended to seek approval from authorities in the US and EU for use of the vaccine on those aged five to 11

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was speaking to reporters in New York where is attending the United Nations General Assembly. Picture: John Minchillo-Pool/Getty Images

The Taoiseach has said he supports the principle of vaccinating young children against Covid-19 but said any decision must factor in supplies of vaccines to developing countries.

Micheál Martin said a vaccinated world depends on supplies being made available to the poorest nations by those who have surpluses.