Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed those over the age of 70 will not be given the "game-changer" AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has advised that AstraZeneca could be less effective on older people.  Joining Ciara this morning to discuss was Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Consultant Paediatrician and Infectious Disease Expert, Professor Karina Butler .

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