The Northern Ireland Executive is set to discuss the introduction of a mandatory COVID-19 passport scheme in Northern Ireland.
Health Minister Robin Swann said the Stormont executive will hold discussions this week.
Meanwhile, Mr Swann has welcomed the JCVI recommendation to extend the COVID-19 vaccine booster to the 40-49-year-old age group.
The JCVI has also recommended that 16-and-17 year olds be offered a second vaccination.
Some DUP Assembly members have however expressed their opposition to the introduction of passports.
Vaccine status, or proof of a negative test, has been required at a number of large events recently.
The Health Minister wants to bring into law a discriminatory practice to exclude people dues to their health status and history without any evidence of positive health outcomes or impact assessments.
“The Ministry of Love was the really frightening one”
— Paul Frew (@paulfrewDUP) November 15, 2021