Seven new mass vaccination centres are to open this week, bringing the total number of centres in operation to 26, out of a total of 37 centres that will eventually be opened.
In his opening statement to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health today, seen by RTÉ News, HSE Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Colm Henry said the remaining centres will open over the coming weeks, depending on supply and demand.
Dr Henry will be joined by Professor Karina Butler, chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee to discuss the vaccine rollout.
Ahead of the health committee, the HSE has also submitted a briefing paper to TDs and Senators. It sets out the commencement date of vaccinations for groups one to seven.