Production of Covid vaccine in Ireland could begin as early as the end of this year — while the vaccine programme will continue for another two years. But he stressed this prospect was subject to the usual planning and regulatory approval, while Ireland would have a vaccine programme for the next two years. “Production at that plant could commence as early as the end of this year, which would be fantastic,” he said. These were “significant achievements for our nation,” Mr Donnelly said, “showing what's best about our country.” he paid tribute to all making the vaccination programme so successful. “In fact when you look at the European tables in terms of both age, and then health care workers, Ireland leads the EU.

Source: Irish Independent May 31, 2021 16:35 UTC