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Department of Health

The Department of Health's statutory role is to support the Minister in the formulation and evaluation of policies for the health services.

It also has a role in the strategic planning of health services. This is carried out in conjunction with the Health Services Executive, voluntary service providers, Government Departments and other interested parties.

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Latest Press Releases/News

16 May: Extension of deadline for receipt of the report of the Review Group on the National Paediatric Hospital

11 May: Statement from the Chief Medical Officer in relation to PIP Breast Implants

11 May: Health and Wellbeing follow up consultation documents

11 May: Appointment to the Board of the Health Research Board

Latest Publications

10 May: Report of the HIA to the Minister for Health, in accordance with Section 7E(1)(b) of the Health Insurance Acts, 1994-2009 (Redacted Version)

10 May: Supplementary Report of the HIA to the Minister for Health, in accordance with Section 7E(1)(b) of the Health Insurance Acts, 1994-2009 (Redacted Version)

08 May: Department of Health Statement of Strategy 2011-2014

04 May: Review of Current Policy for the Retention of Newborn Screening Cards

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