The Taoiseach has suggested the next stage of easing Covid restrictions could be delayed over concerns about the Delta variant.
Over 3.6 million Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Ireland.
The HSE says over 2.3 million people have received one dose, and 1.3 million have got two jabs.
GPs have administered nearly 1.5 million shots, and 39 vaccination centres are also in place.
But Professor Cliona Ni Cheallaigh, an infectious diseases consultant in Dublin, is disappointed with the rollout in developing countries.
The Taoiseach has suggested the next stage of easing Covid restrictions could be delayed over concerns about the Delta variant.
Micheal Martin has told the Irish Independent "nothing can be guaranteed" because of the more transmissible strain.
He's also hinted the re-opening of international travel on July 19th will only apply to fully vaccinated people.
DCU Professor of Health Systems, Anthony Staines, believes indoor dining might have to be delayed beyond July 5th:
The number of Covid patients in hospital has decreased by 65 per cent in the past month.
It dropped to 39 yesterday, compared to 110 on May 22nd.
The current number is the lowest in nearly 10 months, while only 13 Covid patients are in intensive care.
294 new cases of the virus were reported yesterday.
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