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 to roll out the Pfizer and Moderna doses in doctor's surgeries.
The two have been recommended for use in the elderly ahead of AstraZeneca because of a better success rate - however they're not as easily stored.
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Chair of the Irish Medical Organisation's GP Committee is Dr. Denis McCauley, he believes the issue can be worked out quickly.
He says administering the doses could start soon:
