Press Releases
In Case You Missed It – Developments in Health Policy during 2018
31st December 2018 Over the past twelve months the Department of Health has developed a range of policies and regulations to improve our overall Health Service. Below is a list of some developments made over the course of 2018. February 2018 A Trauma System for Ireland: Estimates suggest Ireland is likely to have 1,600 major
Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2018
Irish People are living longer, healthier lives, though access to healthcare remains an issue Department of Health publishes Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2018 [click here to view/download the full report] 27 December 2018. Life expectancy in Ireland has increased by almost two and a half years since 2006, with male life expectancy consistently higher
Minister announces the award of the contract for the Independent Patient Safety Advocacy Service
The Minister for Health today announced the awarding of the contract for a new independent Patient Safety Advocacy Service. This service will support those wishing to make a complaint about their experience of the public health service; and provide support to patients who may have been affected by a patient safety incident. Following a competitive
Minister for Health welcomes the enactment of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD today welcomed the enactment of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. The Minister described the enactment of the legislation as “another truly historic moment” and added that “it paves the way for the introduction of the service for termination of pregnancy from January 2019.” The legislation
Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework, which will measure drivers of population health and wellbeing, published by Ministers Harris and Byrne
The Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework, which will provide a basis for measuring progress on improving the health and wellbeing of the population, was published today by Minister for Health Simon Harris and Minister of State for Health Promotion Catherine Byrne. This Outcomes Framework is a key action in the implementation of Healthy Ireland, as well
Ministers welcome publication of the HSE National Service Plan 2019
Minister for Health Simon Harris and Ministers of State Finian McGrath, Jim Daly and Catherine Byrne have today welcomed the publication of the HSE National Service Plan for 2019. Welcoming the publication of the 2019 service plan, Minister Harris said: The National Service Plan being launched today is a continued sign of the investment taking
Department of Health publishes Crowe Horwath Report on Public Health Medicine
The Department of Health today (Thursday) published the Crowe Horwath Report on the Role, Training and Career Structures of Public Health Physicians in Ireland. Review and reform of the Specialty of Public Health Medicine is a key part of ensuring continuous improvement of the health system. A reformed and strengthened Specialty should contribute to implementation
Minister Approves the award of the contract for the first phase of the National Maternity Hospital Project
Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, has approved the contract for the first phase of the National Maternity Hospital to proceed. Minister Harris updated the Cabinet on Tuesday on the project to redevelop the hospital on the St Vincent’s University Hospital Campus and confirmed he is to approve the award of the pharmacy/car park contract,
Government announces the establishment of an independent statutory Tribunal to deal with claims arising from CervicalCheck
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD today (Wednesday) announced the Government has agreed to establish an independent statutory tribunal to deal with claims arising from CervicalCheck. The Minister secured Government approval to prepare legislative proposals as a matter of priority, but the Government acknowledged this will take time to establish. The Cabinet approved the appointment
Government approves Phase B construction investment decision for new children’s hospital project
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD today announced that the Government has approved the investment required to enable the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board to instruct the current contractor for Phase B of the works to complete the building of the new children’s hospital on the St James’s Hospital campus and the two Paediatric Outpatients