Younger people are set to get much faster access to vaccinations with pharmacies able to deliver the Johnson and Johnson vaccine from Monday.
18 to 34 year olds can opt for the single-shot vaccination if they sign a consent form.
From Monday July 5th pharmacists will be able to give the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to people aged 18 to 34.
One local pharmacist say it's encouraging to see a high demand from the 18 to 34 age group for the Janssen vaccine.
They have already been involved in supporting the vaccine roll-out of over 50s, and Cillian McKiernan from Scotstown Pharmacy in Monaghan says they've had a busy morning.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says from July 12th, 18 to 34 year olds will also be able to register for an AstraZeneca vaccine:
It's likely people will have to sign a consent form saying they understand the 1 in 300,000 risk of developing a rare blood clot.
Young people still have the option to wait for an mRNA vaccine, Pfizer or Moderna, if they choose.
Minister Donnelly said however, that will involve a wait.
The vaccine portal for 30 to 34 year olds to get an mRNA vaccine will open next Friday, with those younger could be waiting until August to register.
