The new proposals will enhance the role of pharmacists across the country.

The warning comes as the Citizens' Assembly meet for the final time this weekend to examine a number of issues, before making recommendations which will go to Government

Cavan County Council members are to write to Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, about the matter.

'Concerns have been raised about the availability of GPs if the policy is implemented'

It is believed there is a 'complete lack of engagement' between the HSE and smaller communities.

Monaghan based GP Illona Duffy says she has definitely noticed a change in attitude since NIAC recommended the AstraZeneca vaccine be given to people over the age of 60 only

A major rollout of the covid vaccination programme is to get underway from today. Up to 80 thousand people aged over 85 will start getting

Ireland's over 70s could begin to be vaccinated at GP clinics from next week. Logistical plans are currently being worked on in a bid