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Russman · 22-04-2021 11:40AM

seamus wrote: »

I don't know the setup, but maybe some accommodation for it will also help; cordon off an area, put in enough benches for 50 people and invite a coffee van and a food van to park up for the day.

Then you can turn people away who are too early and direct them towards the waiting area. Just make it clear that they have to come back at the right time, nobody is going to call their name.

Fair point, and could be doable in some centres I'd assume, but maybe they've just taken the view that if you're going to have people hanging around you may as well have them in the queue and just lash through them as fast as you can with the jabs. To be fair, there are 50 booths in Citywest, so 50 people will potentially be arriving for a 10.30 slot, there's going to be some queuing anyway. FWIW my mother was in and out within 50 mins is Citywest on Tuesday and while I was in the car waiting for her I could see there were definitely "surges" of people followed by 10/15min quiet periods. Her friend was there a few hours earlier and it took her two hours, so it seems to be a bit random.

josip · 22-04-2021 11:42AM

PhilOssophy wrote: »

Irish people are such numpties - you have an appointment for 11:15, don't arrive at 10:15 and think you can just get into the queue.
They should have a big sign "queue now for <slot>" and somebody checking their appointment. This isn't old John and Mary who are in their 90s - these people are for the most part firm and able.
Wait for your slot FFS and don't be a gobsheen.

I wouldn't blame the people.
Queuing psychology is a well understood phenomenon and any business/organization carrying out an activity that will involve large numbers should have a clear plan for how they are going to manage the queue.
And they have to manage the queue, they can't rely on the people to do that, because nobody will, that's where the psychology kicks in.
Everyone is familiar with it from Ryanair queues at departure gates, and they are the same in every country.

If you arrive 30 mins early and are normally a rule follower but see the queue is c30 minutes long, what will you do?
Wait in the car until your recommended time and join the queue when you're supposed to and then wait a further 30 minutes?

SusanC10 · 22-04-2021 11:46AM

Apologies if already somewhere in this thread - only pop in and out.

When Ireland gets to the age-based rollout (no underlying conditions), are we going as far as people aged 16 ?

Also, any progress on Age 12-15 ? Particularly in EU.

Thanks.

Valhallapt · 22-04-2021 11:50AM

josip wrote: »

I wouldn't blame the people.
Queuing psychology is a well understood phenomenon and any business/organization carrying out an activity that will involve large numbers should have a clear plan for how they are going to manage the queue.
And they have to manage the queue, they can't rely on the people to do that, because nobody will, that's where the psychology kicks in.
Everyone is familiar with it from Ryanair queues at departure gates, and they are the same in every country.

If you arrive 30 mins early and are normally a rule follower but see the queue is c30 minutes long, what will you do?
Wait in the car until your recommended time and join the queue when you're supposed to and then wait a further 30 minutes?

They should start sending everyone a text 60 mins before the appointment- “do not arrive early, those arriving early will be put to the back of the queue. You must wait in you can until 10 mins before your appointment”

Qrt · 22-04-2021 11:53AM

I'd recommend anyone going to the Aviva MVC to get the DART if possible. It's right beside the stadium so no parking etc to worry about. DART trains are probably one of the most spacious in the world owing to our ridiculously wide track gauge, so overcrowding isn't exactly a problem. Not sure if the ten-minute DART is still going but it's surely not going to be much less.

crossman47 · 22-04-2021 11:56AM

Valhallapt wrote: »

They should start sending everyone a text 60 mins before the appointment- “do not arrive early, those arriving early will be put to the back of the queue. You must wait in you can until 10 mins before your appointment”

I agree they should do something but thats not it. Not everyone has a car to wait in. A better idea is the one above of a waiting area. They should not call early queuers before their time as word gets around - get there early and you'll be done quickly. We were never a good nation for queues e.g. any bus queue you care to mention.

bikeman1 · 22-04-2021 12:04PM

Got a text yesterday for a moderna vaccine tomorrow. Delighted that it is happening and somewhat came out of the blue by text. I’m in Cohort 7, so they are working down through them.

My Dad is in Cohort 7 also and has been done two weeks. The mother is in the 60+ range, so the three of us will all have one vaccine in a matter of weeks which is a great reassurance for us all.

I second the point above about getting the Dart to the Aviva. Simply drive to your nearest station, DART are every 15 minutes and 20 on a Sunday. Very reliable and no stress of wondering what way the roads go around Sandymount / Ballsbridge.

Qrt · 22-04-2021 12:08PM

crossman47 wrote: »

I agree they should do something but thats not it. Not everyone has a car to wait in. A better idea is the one above of a waiting area. They should not call early queuers before their time as word gets around - get there early and you'll be done quickly. We were never a good nation for queues e.g. any bus queue you care to mention.

Bus queue? In Ireland? Apart from Busáras, I've never seen a bus queue. I've only seen mobs.

funnydoggy · 22-04-2021 12:10PM

funnydoggy wrote: »

Girlfriend got her call for a vaccine for Wednesday! Now herself and her dad will have one soon. Her mother already got her vaccine last week.

Three of the four vulnerable people close to me will have at least one dose very very soon. Yay!

Now four out of four soon! Mammy just got a call for Pairc Uí Chaoimh for a Pfizer shot on Tuesday

titan18 · 22-04-2021 12:11PM

PhilOssophy wrote: »

Irish people are such numpties - you have an appointment for 11:15, don't arrive at 10:15 and think you can just get into the queue.
They should have a big sign "queue now for <slot>" and somebody checking their appointment. This isn't old John and Mary who are in their 90s - these people are for the most part firm and able.
Wait for your slot FFS and don't be a gobsheen.

Tbf, every experience with the HSE I have is the times of appointments aren't worth the paper they're written on. Even the secretaries themselves in places I go say ignore it and just come along when they open and you're seen in the order you arrive.

Can't blame people for assuming it's the same here when that's what the HSE do in multiple places anyway.

Scuid Mhór · 22-04-2021 12:12PM

bikeman1 wrote: »

Got a text yesterday for a moderna vaccine tomorrow. Delighted that it is happening and somewhat came out of the blue by text. I’m in Cohort 7, so they are working down through them.

My Dad is in Cohort 7 also and has been done two weeks. The mother is in the 60+ range, so the three of us will all have one vaccine in a matter of weeks which is a great reassurance for us all.

I second the point above about getting the Dart to the Aviva. Simply drive to your nearest station, DART are every 15 minutes and 20 on a Sunday. Very reliable and no stress of wondering what way the roads go around Sandymount / Ballsbridge.

Great to see. We need more posts like this. My sister got the same text this morning. One person at a time!

Humour Me · 22-04-2021 12:25PM

I’m in cohort 4 and just got my vaccine appointment for tomorrow. I’m delighted. I was originally scheduled to get the AZ the same weekend that NIAC announced they they were reviewing the use of AZ. I was in the car on the way to the centre when I got the cancellation text, so I have been waiting since to get a new appointment.

crossman47 · 22-04-2021 12:25PM

titan18 wrote: »

Tbf, every experience with the HSE I have is the times of appointments aren't worth the paper they're written on. Even the secretaries themselves in places I go say ignore it and just come along when they open and you're seen in the order you arrive.

Can't blame people for assuming it's the same here when that's what the HSE do in multiple places anyway.

Well the time did mean something at the GP clinic I went to. Then there were people who arrived an hour early complaining there was no waiting room for them! Some people can't or won't read their messages.

22-04-2021 12:27PM

Does anyone know what vaccine they are using in the sse arena? Is it predominantly Astrazeneca for the 35-39 year old?

celt262 · 22-04-2021 12:29PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Does anyone know what vaccine they are using in the sse arena? Is it predominantly Astrazeneca for the 35-39 year old?

No its widely reported that vaccine is for the over 60's only.

SusanC10 · 22-04-2021 12:30PM

celt262 wrote: »

No its widely reported that vaccine is for the over 60's only.

I think they mean SSE Arena, Belfast.

Garlinge · 22-04-2021 12:47PM

I was there two hours in total yesterday afternoon. I waited in car and joined very long Q 10 mins before my appointment time. In the Q outside in a cold wind, everyone was wearing masks and kept apart save for one couple who were together. The Q snaked around and after about an hour, we got to a desk outside where details were checked before proceeding indoors. There was no Q outside when I emerged c 4 30.

Living Off The Splash · 22-04-2021 12:53PM

My appointment was for 3.30 yesterday afternoon at Aviva. Arrived 10 minutes early, about 300 people ahead of me.

The queue was outside on the footpath, then snaking through a car park area. Freezing cold. We edged our way along for an hour.

Next was inside. Queue in corridor, then up an escalator to queue in another corridor about the length of the rugby pitch. This queue turned back on itself. Very warm, no windows open. About 100 people in this corridor.

We then arrived at the registration area. A bit like the security queue at Dublin airport. Person on the other side of the rope beside you was on top of you. You had to register at a table type set up. Terrible bottleneck here. People beside you, walking past you. Many idiots with masks under their nose but not a word said to them.

After registration, back in to another queue, then up another escalator. Very long horse shoe type corridor here. Over 100 people ahead of me. Finally get to area where you get the jab. This section a bit disorganised with more bottleneck situations.

After the jab you make your way to a place where you sit for 15 minutes. Lots of staff and people milling about.

I felt safer in a supermarket.

It was tiring and uncomfortable. Got my jab about an hour and a half after my scheduled appointment.

maviesk · 22-04-2021 12:59PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Does anyone know what vaccine they are using in the sse arena? Is it predominantly Astrazeneca for the 35-39 year old?

Yes AstraZeneca is being used at the SSE Arena.

gmisk · 22-04-2021 01:01PM

maviesk wrote: »

Yes AstraZeneca is being used at the SSE Arena.

I have heard same.
I am booked in
27 April and 6th July for two jabs (all confirmed via website and email after)

freshpopcorn · 22-04-2021 01:03PM

Do they check ID at the test centers?

sd1999 · 22-04-2021 01:04PM

Just a question for those who’ve had their first Pfizer dose, do you get the date for your second appointment at the same time as the first appointment date, or do you get your dose and wait for a text in four weeks with the second appointment?

sd1999 · 22-04-2021 01:04PM

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Do they check ID at the test centers?

Yes

iamwhoiam · 22-04-2021 01:05PM

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Do they check ID at the test centers?

It says in the text to bring photo ID . And you will not be allowed in the vaccination centre without it

freshpopcorn · 22-04-2021 01:06PM

sd1999 wrote: »

Yes

Alright.
Would something like a medical card/bank card do?

iamwhoiam · 22-04-2021 01:06PM

sd1999 wrote: »

Just a question for those who’ve had their first Pfizer dose, do you get the date for your second appointment at the same time as the first appointment date, or do you get your dose and wait for a text in four weeks with the second appointment?

My husband got Pfizer in the GP last Saturday and given a date for 4 weeks from then

iamwhoiam · 22-04-2021 01:07PM

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Alright.
Would something like a medical card/bank card do?

it specifically says Photo ID
Driving licence
Pps card or passport

What to bring

Bring your appointment information to the vaccination centre. This will be on your mobile phone or in a letter.

You will also need to bring your photo ID.

This can be your:

passport - book or card
driving licence
Public Services Card
travel pass
National Age Card - issued by the Gardaí
identification form with a photograph signed by a member of the Gardaí - get this from a Garda station

titan18 · 22-04-2021 01:10PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

It says in the text to bring photo ID . And you will not be allowed in the vaccination centre without it

Hopefully they'll accept an expired passport, since I can't renew it.

iamwhoiam · 22-04-2021 01:11PM

titan18 wrote: »

Hopefully they'll accept an expired passport, since I can't renew it.

I would think they will in this instance

freshpopcorn · 22-04-2021 01:13PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

it specifically says Photo ID
Driving licence
Pps card or passport

What to bring

Bring your appointment information to the vaccination centre. This will be on your mobile phone or in a letter.

You will also need to bring your photo ID.

This can be your:

passport - book or card
driving licence
Public Services Card
travel pass
National Age Card - issued by the Gardaí
identification form with a photograph signed by a member of the Gardaí - get this from a Garda station

Thanks, I’m just thinking when my mother registers.
The town land on her license is different to the one that come up when you put in our eircode. We literally moved a few feet.
Should this be an issue?

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