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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.

Latest Press Releases/News

08 February: Minister Brady notes report on home care services

08 February: Statement on HSE National Service Plan, 2010

04 February: Swine Flu update, Thursday, 4th February, 2010.

Latest Publications

24 December: Long Stay Activity Report for 2008

23 December: Value for Money Report - The Efficiency and Effectiveness of Long-Stay Residential Care for Adults within the Mental Health Services

03 December: Department of Health and Children Evaluation of Home Care Packages

03 December: Prompt Payments by Government Departments pursuant to Government Decision No. S29296 of May 2009

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