The one millionth dose of Covid-19 vaccine is due to be administered in Ireland today.
The Government had previously aimed to get 1.25 million doses given to people by the end of March - however there were supply issues.
Meanwhile, nine further Covid-19 related deaths have been recorded by the Department of Health and 443 new cases of the disease were reported.
The five-day moving average number of cases now stands at 463, which is almost 15 percent lower than last week.
COVID 19: Health Officials Report 431 New Cases With 12 Additional Deaths
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 242,105 with 4,515 cases in County Wicklow.
State Expected To Run Budget Deficit Of €17 Billion In 2021
Ministers have published a Stability Programme Update setting out forecasts for the year.
Dublin Named 5th Most Expensive European City For Rent
The report, which was compiled by ECA International, found the average rent for a three bedroom home in the capital stands at over €3,600 per month.
Eight Arrested Over Murder Of Man In Kildare
Eight people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in County Kildare in January.
Ireland To Receive A Further 545,000 Pfizer-BioNtech Covid Vaccines
Ireland will receive an extra 545,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine this quarter, according to the Taoiseach.
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