The revised plan, expected to be announced on Thursday, comes after Taoiseach Micheál Martin predicted on Tuesday the milestone of 2.5 million doses administered was expected to be reached by the end of the day. However, based on deliveries to GPs and the numbers from vaccination centres, they believed the 2.5 million mark has likely been hit earlier than expected. About 300,000 shots were administered last week, with a similar amount expected next week. It is expected that registration for the vaccination programme for those aged 40-45 will open next week. ConfidenceThe increasing pace of vaccination is strengthening confidence within Government ahead of the announcements of the reopening schedule expected this Friday.

Source: The Irish Times May 25, 2021 23:37 UTC