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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.

Visit Healthupdate, the dedicated website of the Press and Communications Office of the Department of Health

Latest Press Releases/News

18 June: Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly, T.D. Announces Appointment of Independent Chairperson to health insurance forum to secure cost reductions

14 June: Government publishes Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 on Budget 2013 measures

13 June: Arulkumaran report to be referred to the Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

12 June: Government Decision to approve the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill

Latest Publications

12 June: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill

30 May: Suboxone Feasibility Study

22 May: Review of Roles & Responsibilities of the Food Safety Promotion Board (FSPB/SafeFood)

14 May: The Establishment of Hospital Groups as a transition to Independent Hospital Trusts

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