Taoiseach: Deferral Of AstraZeneca Vaccine An 'Unwelcome Pause'

However, he says it's important to take heed of advice and take a cautious approach

Meanwhile, Italy, Germany and France are the latest countries to temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

It's over concerns about a small number of blood clots in patients who have received the jab.

30,000 people here will not receive the vaccine as expected this week as a result.

Speaking to CNBC, Michael Martin says when it does get the green light for use again it will be administered quickly: