Welcome to the

Department of Health and Children

The Department of Health and Children'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 Service Executive, voluntary service providers, Government Departments and other interested parties.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (Swine Flu) Outbreak

visit www.swineflu.ie visit www.swineflu.ie for the most up to date
advice and information


Current Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 situation



Chief Medical Officer's Press Conference 3rd December 2009 - Click above to play (15 minutes approx)

Frequently Asked Questions and Travel Advice

Links
  • HSE Homepage
  • Office of the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs
  • Adoption Board
  • National Treatment Purchase Fund
  • Health-EU Portal
  • onegov - The Transforming Public Services Programme
  • Information about Ireland's membership of the EU