Irish citizens and businesses have so far donated more than one million Covid vaccines to poorer countries through a UNICEF campaign.
The 'Get a Vaccine, Give a Vaccine' campaign has raised more than €2.5 million since it was launched in June. The appeal invites people getting vaccinated in Ireland to give a vaccine to people in poorer nations, by supporting efforts to ensure fair and safe access to Covid-19 vaccines.
Around €4.48 allows UNICEF to deliver two doses of vaccine. UNICEF Ireland Executive Director Peter Power said he is "simply blown away" by the response. "We have never witnessed anything like it before.