This public consultation provides an important opportunity for members of the public, to provide their views on the proposed fortification of non wholemeal flour with folic acid to help reduce the incidence of neural tube defects in Ireland. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

We are developing dedicated mental health supports for women living with endometriosis as part of a more holistic approach to care.

Léiríonn an fhorbairt seo garsprioc suntasach i leith seachadadh de sheirbhísí sain-chúram sláinte do mhuintir Port Láirge agus don réigiúin oirdheiscirt go forleathan. www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

We are investing in specialist multidisciplinary eating disorder teams to improve access to care and support for women across Ireland.

Supporting better heart health for women through earlier detection, prevention and intervention.

Moltar do dhaoine scothaosta iad féin a chosaint ó theochta arda sna laethanta amach romhainn, cosúil le fanacht fionnuar agus hiodráitithe. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

We're expanding women's healthcare in the community through the development of a dedicated Women's Health Programme in General Practice.

Older people are advised to protect themselves from high temperatures over the coming days, such as staying cool and hydrated. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Táimid ag súil le haimsir an-te sna laethanta amach romhainn. Fan fionnuar, ól neart uisce agus déan cinnte go mbuaileann tú isteach ar daoine go bhféadfaí a bheith níos leochailí sa teas.

The teams, comprising Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), will provide specialist support to people presenting to emergency departments in mental health crisis. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister Carroll MacNeill and Minister Murnane O’Connor have today secured passage of the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 through both Houses of the Oireachtas. Find out more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Very hot weather is expected over the coming days. Keep cool, drink plenty of water and check in on anyone who may be more vulnerable in the heat.

This development marks a significant milestone in the delivery of specialist healthcare services for the people of Waterford and the wider Southeast region. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Tacóidh an infheistíocht leanúnach seo le forbairt de suíomhanna snámha lasmuigh atá sábháilte agus inrochtana ar fud na tíre, ag tógáil ar rath an tionscnaimh sna blianta roimhe seo. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Forbraíodh an clár nua maoinithe seo le bainistíocht agus rialachas a láidriú ar fud na hearnála dtithe altranais agus le tacú le comhlíonadh rialacháin. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Cuireann an tuarascáil seo ón gCoimisiún um mheabhairshláinte agus ón gcigire seirbhísí mheabhairshláinte léargas tábhachtach neamhspleách ar conas a fheidhmíonn seirbhísí mheabhairshláinte agus cén feabhsaithe gur féidir a dhéanamh. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Tá seirbhísí comhairliúcháin phríobháideacha ar fáil anois i gcógaslanna rannpháirteacha chun rochtain níos tapúla ar chúram sláinte iontaofa a thabhairt do dhaoine ar fud na hÉireann. www2.hse.ie/services/pha...

Cumasóidh an Bille mná incháilithe don Scéim Frithghiniúna Saoir (FCS) rochtain a bheith acu ar seirbhís oisdeasú na cógaslainne, Saor in Aisce. Beidh othair príobháideacha nach bhfuil incháilithe faoin FCS in ann rochtain a fháil ar an seirbhís, faoi réir táille a chinnetear go háitiúil.

Private consultation services are now available at participating pharmacies to give people across Ireland faster, access to trusted healthcare. You can find your nearest participating pharmacy by visiting the HSE Pharmacy Finder: www2.hse.ie/services/pha...

Seolta ag an Ócáid Foghlama Sharing the Vision, 2026, i mBaile Átha Cliath, leagann Plean Feidhmiúcháin ‘Pathways to Wellbeing’ amach cur i bhfeidhm náisiúnta roinnte leis an sláinte mheabhrach agus an folláin a fheabhsú ag leibhéal dhaonra thar an dhá bhliain amach romhainn.

This new funding programme has been developed to strengthen management and governance across the nursing home sector and support compliance with regulations. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

This continued investment will support the development of safe, accessible outdoor swimming locations across the country, building on the success of the initiative in previous years. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Every life matters, and through the new 'Connecting for Life 2026-2035' strategy, we are committed to doing everything we can to reduce suicide and self-harm in Ireland over the coming years. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

This report of the Mental Health Commission and the Inspector of Mental Health Services provides an important independent insight into how mental health services are performing and where improvements can be made. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The Bill will enable women eligible for the Free Contraception Scheme (FCS) to access the pharmacy prescription service, free of charge. Private patients not eligible under the FCS will be able to access the service, subject to a locally determined fee. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, téigh chuig gpvisitcard.ie/

Is í sprioc an tionscnaimh seo ná cosc agus idirghabháil luath a láidriú trí rochtain ar tacaíocht bunaithe ar fianaise, neamhbhreithiúnach a fheabhsú ach go háirithe do dhaoine óga, grúpaí imeallaithe agus dóibh siúd go bhfuil constaicí I bhfeidhm orthu teacht ar sheirbhísí traidisiúnta.

Beidh na hAirí le ballraíocht mar leas-chathaoirligh den ghrúpa: Príomhoifigeach Leighis, Príomhoifigeach Chunta Leighis, Príomhoifigeach Altranais agus aon Oifigigh Leigheas ábhartha eile san áireamh.

The consultation shows strong public support for a health led approach to drug use, along with broad endorsement of the strategy’s vision, priorities and implementation approach. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Launched at the Sharing the Vision Learning Event, 2026, in Dublin, the Pathways to Wellbeing Implementation Plan sets out a shared national approach to improving mental health and wellbeing at a population level over the coming two years. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Leagann ‘Connecting for Life 2026-2035’ amach gealltanas shoiléir náisiúnta leis an ráta féinbháis in Éirinn a laghdú go 7 i ngach 100,000 nó níos ísle faoi 2035. Léigh an tuairisc: www.gov.ie/Suicide&Self...

Is í aidhm an cheadúnais ná saoráid a chur ar fáil atá dírithe ar na dochair a bhaineann le húsáid drugaí insteallta a laghdú.

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The initiative aims to strengthen prevention and early intervention by improving access to evidence‑based, non‑judgemental support, particularly for young people, marginalised groups, and those facing barriers to traditional services. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The purpose of the licence is to provide a dedicated facility to reduce the harms associated with injecting drug use. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Healthy Ireland had a record number of entries to the Get SunSmart Art competition and they were all amazing, which made choosing the winners very difficult! Huge congratulations to Frances, Amelia, Rahmeen, and Olivia!! And well done to all the runners up, your prizes are on the way! #SunSmart

Connecting for Life 2026–2035 sets out a clear national commitment to reduce the suicide rate in Ireland to 7 per 100,000 or lower by 2035. Read the report: www.gov.ie/Suicide&Self...

With temperatures rising across Ireland, please remember to be Sun Smart. Slip on clothing that covers your skin, Slop on SPF 30 or higher sunscreen and reapply regularly, Slap on a wide-brimmed hat, Seek shade between 11am and 3pm, and Slide on a pair of sunglasses.

‘Connecting for Life 2026-2035' is the result of a highly collaborative process grounded in evidence and shaped by the voices of those with lived experience of suicide and self-harm. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Glacann ‘Connecting for Life 2026-2035’ cur chuige uile-rialtais agus uile-sochaí, ag tarraingt gach earnáil le chéile le hathrú intomhaiste a dhreasú. tuille eolais: www.gov.ie/Suicide&Self...

The strong uptake in the programme’s first six months highlights a growing willingness among men to take proactive steps to support their mental health. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Connecting for Life 2026–2035 will strengthen crisis supports, expand community services and support those most at risk. Find out more: www.gov.ie/Suicide&Self...

Chuir an tAire Murnane O’Connor fáilte roimh ainmniúchán fhoirmiúl de Cheatharlach, Corcaigh agus Port Láirge mar Chathracha Sláintiúla Eorpacha de chuid EDS, le hais ainmniúchán an ghréasáin náisiúnta do Ghréasán Náisiúnta Chathracha Sláintiúla na hÉireann.

Geallann ‘Connecting for Life 2026-2035’ rochtain a fheabhsú ar chúram truachroíoch ar ard-chaighdeán, san áit agus ag an am go bhfuil géarghá leis. Léigh an tuairisc iomlán: www.gov.ie/Suicide&Self...

'One step at a time' is the focus of this year's Men's Health Week. Small first steps can lead to amazing long-term results. #MensHealthWeek @hselive.bsky.social

📣Press Release Minister Murnane O’Connor has welcomed the formal designation of Carlow, Cork and Waterford as WHO European Healthy Cities, alongside national network designation for the National Healthy Cities Network of Ireland. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

If you were discharged from a mental health hospital or unit between April and July, you may be invited to take part in the National Mental Health Experience Survey. Please share your experience to help improve inpatient mental health care across Ireland.

Connecting for Life 2026–2035 is shaped by lived experience, placing people at the centre and promoting hope, recovery and resilience. Read more: www.gov.ie/Suicide&Self...

Is modh neamhliachta, pobalbhunaithe é oideasú sóisialta thugann tacaíocht d'fholláin fhisiciúil, mheabhrach agus shóisialta trí dhaoine a nascadh le gníomhartha áitiúla, grúpaí agus tacaíochtaí ina bpobail. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Leagann ‘Connecting for Life 2026-2035’ amach gealltanas shoiléir náisiúnta leis an ráta féinbháis in Éirinn a laghdú go 7 i ngach 100,000 nó níos ísle faoi 2035. Léigh an tuairisc: www.gov.ie/Suicide&Self...