The extra dose will be administered no sooner than five months after the previous dose.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has approved the use of booster Covid-19 vaccines for people over 60.
It was confirmed at a meeting with ministers late last night.
Up to now only those over 80 or over 65s in nursing homes have been able to avail of a third jab.
The extra dose will be administered no sooner than five months after the previous dose.
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