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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

26 January: Minister addresses first all-island alcohol conference

25 January: Reform works - More on the way

25 January: Special Delivery Unit & National Treatment Purchase Fund

20 January: Expressions of interest sought for vacancies on the Voluntary Health Insurance Board

Latest Publications

16 January: Action Report A, B, and C v. Ireland- Application no 25579/2005

28 December: Long Stay Activity Report for 2009

28 December: Long Stay Activity Report for 2010

19 December: Health In Ireland: Key Trends 2011

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