The government is bidding for doses through the EU system
Ireland now has enough capacity on pre-order to comfortably provide enough vaccine for the entire country.
The European Commission has agreed to purchase orders with five vaccine trials - and is also in negotiations with Moderna.
While 10 million doses may be available, some vaccines, like the one from Pfizer, require a double dose meaning the actual number of people who can be inoculated will be smaller.
However, a spokesperson for the Department of Health said they expect to have sufficient supplies of vaccine when they become available.
