'); Reader Q&A: How are high risk groups being identified and where will they get their vaccines? The government expects to have access to close to four million vaccine doses in the second quarter of the year. By Michelle Hennessy Saturday 13 Mar 2021, 12:05 AM Mar 13th 2021, 12:05 AM 27,743 Views 27 Comments Image: Sam Boal; Photocall Ireland Image: Sam Boal; Photocall Ireland DESPITE REPEATED ISSUES with supplies, the vaccination programme has moved through the priority list, and is now focused on those aged over 70 and people with very high risk conditions. After a rocky start in the first three months, the health service is hoping to significantly ramp up the roll-out in the second quarter of the year.