Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Ceisteanna (1225)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

1225. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of Covid-19 vaccinations administered to staff working in Tusla residential care and special care units; the number of Covid-19 vaccinations administered to staff working in Oberstown Children Detention Campus; the reason for any difference in approach; the timeline for the vaccination of Oberstown staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18781/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I have referred the Question to Tulsa for direct reply to the Deputy insofar as his question relates to Tusla. I understand, however, that very good progress has been made with the vaccination of their frontline staff.

With regard to Oberstown Children Detention School, I am advised that 30 staff members have been vaccinated to date and that plans are in place regarding the remainder of its staff.

Decisions relating to the scheduling of vaccinations across individual organisations and staffing cohorts are managed outside of my Department.

I look forward to further progress in the roll out of the National Vaccination Programme and the positive impact this will have in supporting these agencies to discharge their functions.