Waterford Minister of State Mary Butler has said it is her personal opinion that workers in all healthcare settings and nursing homes should be vaccinated -and that should be a legal obligation.

Speaking to Damien Tiernan on Deise Today, the Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People said this wasn't the view of her party or Government but she knew there were other colleagues who agreed with her.

In a wide-ranging interview, the Minister also spoke this morning (Tuesday) about the future of the Rescue 117 helicopter service out of Waterford Airport and her view of Fianna Fail currently, as well as the growth of Sinn Fein....