The government is spending up to €24 million on preparing for a possible flu pandemic.
Ministers have backed a deal that will give Ireland access to 1.8 million extra vaccines.
The initial cost is €5 million – and the full €24 million will only be spent if a flu pandemic is declared.
Donegal doctor Denis McCauley, who is Chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP Committee, says it’s money well spent after the Covid crisis:
