Yesterday Cabinet agreed that children aged between 12 to 15 are to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine. It is understood that this age group will be offered the vaccine from next month, but parental consent will be needed. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly joined us on the show to discuss all aspects of the vaccine rollout.

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