
The HSE says they received doses that were left over.
Staff at the HSE's finance department in Offaly were vaccinated against Covid-19 despite working in non-patient-facing roles.
The Irish Independent reports a number of staff who were inoculated are currently working from home.
The HSE says "a small number" of employees received vaccines after doses were left over, and the reserve list was activated.
The Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation says a key factor of the rollout strategy is to reduce the risk of any wastage.