Health Policy
Weekend Rostering
Weekend Rostering ‘Unworkable’ The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has warned the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: "You cannot roster your way out of a capacity deficit".…
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Health
Minister for Health and CMO Urge Public to “Be Tick Aware” During Peak Lyme Disease Season
The Minister for Health and Chief Medical Officer have urged the public to “Be Tick Aware” as Ireland enters peak Lyme disease season.
Clinical Leadership
Minister Announces New Framework Agreements on Supply and Pricing of Medicines
The Government has finalised new framework agreements with Medicines for Ireland and the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association to improve access to medicines and strengthen supply security.
Health
HIQA welcomes appointment of new Board Chairperson
HIQA has welcomed the appointment of Martin O’Halloran as its new Board Chairperson. Mr O’Halloran, a Board member since 2021, succeeds the late Professor Pat O’Mahony and brings extensive leadership experience across national agencies and public administration.