NIAC has recommended the use of vaccines for those aged 12-15
The Taoiseach says he respects parents' concerns around giving their children a Covid-19 vaccine, but reiterated they are safe for use.
NIAC has recommended the use of vaccines for those aged 12-15, with the roll-out expected to start for these ages in the coming weeks.
More than 5.7 million doses of vaccines have been administered here so far.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin says nobody is being forced to take a vaccine
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