But a number of organisations are calling for it to be extended further.
The Health Minister is being urged to offer the free HPV vaccine to men and women of all ages.
Stephen Donnelly has today announced that the Laura Brennan Vaccine Catch Up Programme is being extended to men up to their 22nd birthday.
A registration portal will open on HPV.ie next Tuesday.
The vaccine is already offered in schools, and to women up to the age of 25.
Kim Hanly from Cervical Cancer Awareness Ireland says the extension is welcomed - but must go further:
Head of Children, Adolescents & Young Adults Irish Cancer Society, Amy Nolan, has been speaking to David Hollywood on Midlands Today and wants to see the scheme extended up to 25 years old:
Minister Donnelly says a decision on whether to further extend the programme will be made by the end of the year:
Government Considers Compulsory Helmet Use For E-Scooter Riders
Westmeath Family Blogger Backs 'Mental Health' Days
Enterprise Minister Confirms He Was Overpaid
Offaly Driving Instructor Calls Out Lack Of Clear Road Markings
Occupied Territories Bill Needs Enactment - Brian Stanley
Laois Gaelscoil To Reopen In Time For 20th Anniversary
Enoch Burke To Be Re-Arrested For Repeated Trespass
Laois Brothers Sentenced Over Rape And Assault Charges
Laois TD Questions EirGrid On Energy Capacity
Westmeath Library Re-Opening Pushed Back
Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions
Offaly GAA Club Submit New Pitch Plans
Gardaí Attend Scenes Of Midlands Crashes
Midlands Counties See Dramatic Fall In Housing Commencements
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
Commemorative Walk For Ashling Murphy To Take Place In New York
Sentencing Adjourned For Offaly Father Whose Son Died In Arson Attack
Gardaí Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine And Cash In Offaly Town
Opposition TD Calls For Minister Overpayment Ultimatum
Investigation Underway After Suspected Arson At Westmeath Home