This is the second year of the scheme which aims to make Ireland’s approved outdoor swimming locations more accessible, enabling more people to enjoy the health benefits of outdoor swimming. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Carried out by IPSOS B&A on behalf of the Department of Health, the survey provides insights into a range of health and lifestyle behaviours. It is used to guide the development of policies that support people to live healthier lives. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

This is the third medical evacuation from Gaza following Government’s approval in September 2024, in response to an appeal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to address the health needs of people from Gaza. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

D’fhoilsigh an tAire Carroll MacNeill trí thuarascáil ó Fhóram Éisteachta Taithí na mBan ar Chúram Sláinte in Éirinn. Rinneadh na tuarascálacha chun tacú leis an iarracht leanúnach chun feabhas a chur ar sheirbhísí sláinte na mban in Éirinn. www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

D’fhógair an tAire Meabhairshláinte, Mary Butler, infheistíocht shuntasach nua de €10 milliún in ocht bhfoireann speisialaithe meabhairshláinte nua agus €6.8 milliún de mhaoiniú breise chun 31 leaba othar cónaitheach a oscailt mar chuid de Bhuiséad 2026. www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

For more information, and to find out how to make a submission visit www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

D’fháiltigh an tAire Meabhairshláinte roimh thús chomhairliúchán poiblí chun bonn eolais a chur faoi fhorbairt na gcéad chaighdeáin náisiúnta de chuid an Stáit do CAMHS. www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Cheap an tAire an tOllamh Deirdre Madden, ó Scoil an Dlí, Ollscoil Chorcaí (UCC), mar chéad Chathaoirleach an Bhoird. www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

The consultation report will inform the work of the Steering Group overseeing the development of the successor national drugs strategy, and the associated Reference Group. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Kenna recently received her flu vaccine. This winter, top up your protection with the flu and COVID-19 vaccines. For info see www2.hse.ie/screening-an...

Táimid ag leathnú seirbhísí le tacú le mná chun na siomptóim a bhaineann le meanapás a bhainistiú. Téigh chuig gov.ie/meanapas #WorldMenopauseDay

We are expanding services to support women to manage the symptoms of menopause. See gov.ie/menopause #WorldMenopauseDay

Minister O'Connor launches Health Research Board report to support sunbed policy development. www.hrb.ie/publication/...

Minister Butler opens new flagship specialist eating disorder facility at Mount Carmel Campus in Dublin. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced a new investment of €10 million in eight new specialist mental health teams and a further €6.8 million of additional funding to open 31 inpatient beds. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The National Physical Activity Framework sets out Ireland’s vision to be the most physically active population in Europe by 2040. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister for Mental Health welcomes the start of the public consultation to inform the development of the State’s first national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister Carroll MacNeill has published three reports from the Women's Experiences of Healthcare in Ireland Listening Forum. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The Minister has also appointed Professor Deirdre Madden, of the School of Law, University of Cork (UCC), as the first Chairperson of the Board. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy announces funding for drugs and Inclusion Health for 2026. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister for Mental Health has announced €4 million of new funding for early intervention services, digital mental health and access to talk therapies. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Poor mental health is not inevitable. Mental health care saves lives. We are working to expand and modernise person-centred services promoting positive mental health at all levels of society.

Reminder: If you haven’t already made an appointment for your baby’s free RSV immunisation, there’s still time. Immunisation helps to protect your baby from serious illness. Make an appointment at a HSE community clinic at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

Minister for Kieran O’Donnell TD has announced an increase of €215 million for older persons services in 2026, representing a rise of over a 7.1% increase on 2025. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD has announced an unprecedented 300 new staff for mental health services in Budget 2026, representing 9% of the total growth (3,300) in health service staffing next year. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

In 2026, there will be a shift to a performance-led model of investment, with all six Health Regions empowered to utilise resources strategically in a way that meets the needs of their communities. gov.ie/en/departmen...

D'fhéadfadh tinneas tromchúiseach a bheith ar naíonáin de bharr RSV. Sa chás nach bhfuil vacsaín saor in aisce faighte ag do leanbh go fóill, tá am fós agat coinne a dhéanamh ag www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

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D'fhéadfadh tinneas tromchúiseach a bheith ar naíonáin de bharr RSV. Sa chás nach bhfuil vacsaín saor in aisce faighte ag do leanbh go fóill, tá am fós agat coinne a dhéanamh ag www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

Reminder: If you haven’t already made an appointment for your baby’s free RSV immunisation, there’s still time. Immunisation helps to protect your baby from serious illness. Make an appointment at a HSE community clinic at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

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D'fhéadfadh tinneas tromchúiseach a bheith ar naíonáin de bharr RSV. Sa chás nach bhfuil vacsaín saor in aisce faighte ag do leanbh go fóill, tá am fós agat coinne a dhéanamh ag www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

Tá sé cruthaithe go bhfuil ár Straitéis Náisiúnta Drugaí éifeachtach maidir le freagairt do ghéarchéimeanna, cosúil le teacht chun cinn Nitazenes, codlaidíneach sintéiseach cumhachtach. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, téigh chuig: www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Táimid ag obair chun na díobhálacha a bhaineann le húsáid drugaí a laghdú. Le haghaidh sonraí faoin méid seo, téigh chuig: www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Today, Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Kenna, along with Deputy Chief Nursing Officers Karen Greene and Gráinne Sheeran received their ‘flu vaccines. This winter, top-up your protection with the flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Find out more by visit, www2.hse.ie/screening-an...

Eligible nursing homes may claim costs for structural works undertaken under the scheme that have been completed between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024, or between 1 January 2025 and 14 November 2025. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Reminder: If you haven’t already made an appointment for your baby’s free RSV immunisation, there’s still time. Immunisation helps to protect your baby from serious illness. Make an appointment at a HSE community clinic at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

Tá stair láidir ag Éirinn maidir le comhoibriú idirnáisiúnta i mbainistíocht na bhfadhbanna a bhaineann le drugaí. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais téigh chuig: www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Cabhróidh na cainteanna seo leis an bhforbairt den Chomhaontú ilbhliantúil nua, a thacaíonn le hinbhuanaitheacht airgeadais a bhaineann le cógais agus a fheabhsaíonn rochtain ar chógais nuálacha d’othair. www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Tá an beart seo mar chuid de shraith beart atá san áireamh san Acht Sláinte Poiblí (Táirgí Tobac agus Táirgí Ionanálaithe Nicitín) 2023. www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Today is the UN International Day of Older Persons, themed “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights", this day recognises the vital role of older people in communities, health equity, and human rights.

The National Drugs Strategy evaluation contains recommendations aimed at guiding the development of more equitable services across each HSE Health Region. For more information see: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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D'fhéadfadh tinneas tromchúiseach a bheith ar naíonáin de bharr RSV. Sa chás nach bhfuil vacsaín saor in aisce faighte ag do leanbh go fóill, tá am fós agat coinne a dhéanamh ag www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

RSV infection can cause serious illness in babies. If your baby hasn't received their free immunisation, there's still time to make an appointment at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

These discussions will aid the development of a new multiannual Agreement which supports the financial sustainability of medicines and improves access to innovative new medicines for patients. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Reminder: If you haven't already made an appointment for your baby’s free RSV immunisation, there's still time. Immunisation helps to protect your baby from serious illness. Make an appointment at a HSE community clinic at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

1 in 4 women in Ireland dies from heart disease and stroke. Through our Women's Health Fund, we're supporting @irish_heart_foundation Her Heart Matters campaign to empower women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. #TheNationalHeartandStrokeCharity