Kilkenny Cathaoirleach commends #bestshot campaign for leading the charge
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The Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council has commended the team at The Kilkenny People on the #bestshot campaign which is calling on pharmacies to lead the way with Covid vaccines.
Cathaoirleach, Cllr Andrew McGuinness said that the use of pharmacies will ‘ensure a much quicker and efficient rollout of the vaccine in a safe and professional way’.
“Using GPs and pharmacists is a sensible decision that will help get the vaccine to our most vulnerable and our front line workers and then into the community. “This is very positive and brings us all a step closer to normal life. I want to commend the team at The Kilkenny People for leading the campaign locally seeking this result.
Caothaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council backs #bestshot campaign to speed up safe vaccine rollout
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The Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Andrew McGuinness is supporting the #bestshot campaign backing local pharmacies to deliver the Covid-19 vaccines to our communities. I fully support this campaign because it makes absolute sense in terms of ensuring the vaccine is distributed safely, quickly and efficiently. Enabling those qualified to assist is a necessity in my view and in the interest of public health, said Cllr McGuinness.
A number of Kilkenny TDs have also lent their support to the campaign.
Deputy John McGuinness (Fianna Fáil) said that the maximum number of qualified personnel available should be used to ensure a speedy roll out of the vaccine.
Longford Chamber President rows in behind #BestShot vaccine drive
Fiona Fenelon: Whatever can expedite the vaccine and get people vaccinated as quickly as possible is positive
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Longford Chamber of Commerce President Fiona Fenelon is the latest in a growing line of local stakeholders to row in behind a drive to ensure pharmacies play a pivotal role in the administration of Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.
The local business representative chief joined an ever increasing band of politicians, pharmacists and health advocates to call for the move on foot of a new drive spearheaded by the Longford Leader.
The chairperson of Dublin Mid-Leinster s HSE Regional Health Forum has vowed to raise growing calls for local pharmacies to administer Ireland s Covid-19 vaccin.