Press Releases
Government decision paves the way for the commencement of Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
Minister Harris hopes to be in a position to commence Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act in the autumn The Minister for Health Simon Harris has welcomed the Government’s decision yesterday (Thursday 5 July) to approve the publication of the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018 and enable the
Government approval to publish the Children’s Health Bill 2018 – Important step on the road to making the new children’s hospital a reality
Minister for Health, Simon Harris, today announced the Government’s approval for the publication of the Children’s Health Bill 2018. The Minister said “I am very pleased that Government has approved the publication of this significant Bill. With this legislation, we take yet another important step on our way towards the new children’s hospital. I look
Minister Harris announces Government approval for Patient Safety Bill
Minister Harris announces Government approval for Patient Safety Bill which provides in law for the mandatory open disclosure of serious reportable patient safety incidents. Bill also extends HIQA’s powers to the private sector. Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has today (Thursday) announced Government approval for the Patient Safety Bill (see link to General Scheme below). Minister
Minister Daly confirms appointment of 10 new ANP’s to mental health services
Jim Daly TD, Minister for Mental Health, held a special meeting this week (Tuesday, 3 July 2018) with the nine Chief Officers of the HSE to review existing CAMHS provision, and to see how this might be strengthened in the future. This initiative by the Minister complements the regular meetings he has with mental health specialists within the HSE. There has been a significantly increased demand on the CAMHS service nationally since 2012. There has, for example, at local level in one area been increased funding for
4th Annual Report of the National Healthcare Quality Reporting System gives overview of our health service
Minister for Health, Simon Harris, today (Wednesday) welcomed the publication of the fourth annual report of the National Healthcare Quality Reporting System (NHQRS), which gives an overview of our health service. Minister Harris said: “Transparency and regular reporting of information on the performance of our health service is vitally important to informing decisions that service
National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services – Steering Group
The 6th meeting of the National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services Steering Group was held on Friday last, the 29th June 2018. The Steering Group received a presentation on the Hospital In-Patient Enquiry (HIPE) system from the Health Pricing Office on its operation and its quality control processes. The Secretariat of the Review then provided
Minister Byrne announces €1 million in once-off funding for addiction services in Q4 of 2018
Speaking during Statements on implementing the National Drugs Strategy ‘Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery; A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025’ in the Dail yesterday (28th June), the Minister of State with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne TD announced Government funding of €1 million for Q4 of 2018 to
Annual Report of notifications in accordance with the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013
The fourth annual report on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 has been laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas as required under section 20 of the Act. The report covers the period from 1st January 2017 until 31st December 2017. The report shows that fifteen (15) medical procedures were carried out under
Healthy Ireland Summer Campaign 2018
Schools out and the sun is out too…… Here’s to a healthy and fun Summer together…. – Why not make this Summer one you and your family will remember forever? There’s nothing like the buzz of a family experiencing activities, adventures and excitement together and building Summertime memories. The long school break and
Ministers Harris and Zappone welcome move to close loophole and allow same-sex couples to legally declare parentage
The Minister for Health has today received approval from Cabinet to draft a standalone piece of legislation, which will close a loophole and allow the Minister to commence two key parts of the Children and Family Relationships Act. Commencement of the two parts will allow same-sex couples to seek a retrospective declaration of parentage. The