Second does are being offered at certain locations

The clinics will be open for anyone who requires either a first or second dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

52 people are currently in critical care units at hospitals across the country.

The national incidence rate is at its highest since January.

Vaccine mixing will be limited to those who've had a bad reaction to a first dose or who are worried about the second dose of the same vaccine.

Meanwhile 42 thousand 12 to 15 year olds have registered for a vaccine so far.

People are being encouraged to find out all the information about vaccines and to have a conversation with their child about the issue

According to a Longford GP, the majority of those seeking a vaccine have already received their first dose.