"These vaccines are very effective at protecting against the worst effects of Covid-19."
There have been 1,782 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland.
The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19.
The Department of Health's statement said that the number of daily cases may also change due to future data validation.
As of 8am on Friday, 189 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 30 are in ICU.
In a statement accompanying the figures, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan reminded the public that the HSE are operating additional walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centres across Ireland this weekend.
"This time last year, we could not have hoped for such highly safe and effective vaccines to aid us in suppressing this virus, nor that we would in fact have a range of them to use," Holohan said.
"The Covid-19 vaccination programme shows not only the best of scientific endeavour, but also commendable solidarity in those who come forward to receive a vaccine for the good of their wider community.
"I strongly encourage anyone still awaiting their Covid-19 vaccine to avail of these vaccination centres this weekend.
"These vaccines are very effective at protecting against the worst effects of Covid-19. Not only do they offer personal protection, but the more of us who receive a vaccine, the safer we all are as a group."
Details of the walk-in centres and their operating times can be found on the HSE's website
here.
