Ireland will receive more than half a million extra doses of the Pfizer Covid vaccine this quarter

It's after the company agreed to supply the EU with an additional 50 million doses starting in April.

Taoiseach Michael Martin's welcomed the move, which comes amid uncertainty over the administration of the Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Pfizer has delivered on its commitments:

" I think this will substantially help consolidate the rollout of our vaccination campaigns. I want to thank BioNtech Pfizer, it has proven to be a reliable partner. It has delivered on its commitments, and it is responsive to our needs. And this is to the immediate benefit of the EU citizens and population"