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`February 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister Áine Brady Opens the ‘Golden Years Festival’, 28th February, 2010, Castlecourt Hotel, Mayo.
		Minister Brady at the Opening of the Caring for Carers Annual Respite Weekend Conference 
		Minister Harney welcomes National Quality Review of Symptomatic Breast Disease Services
		Publication of the Review of the Elder Abuse Framework and Structures 
		Minister Moloney speaks at Opening of Centre for Living Blackrock, Co Dublin
		Jigsaw Galway Community Cycle Launched
		Applications for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, A Fair Deal, well on target
		Minister Harney Says 40% Reduction In Drugs Costs Agreed With IPHA Will Mean Substantial Savings For Taxpayers And Consumers

`March 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister Moloney response to the Irish Human Rights Commission Enquiry Report 
		Towards a Restraint Free Environment in Nursing Homes - A Public Consultation
		Minister Brady Launches the Kilkenny Age Friendly County Programme
		Minister for Older People in face-to-face meeting with older people and service providers in the West 
		Minister Andrews launches Palliative Care for Children with Life-Limiting Conditions: A National Policy
		Minister Áine Brady T.D. launches Organ Donor Awareness Week 2010
		Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin Incorporating the National Children’s Hospital in Tallaght
		Minister for Older People highlights Important Information for Nursing Home Residents
		Minister for Older People in face-to-face meeting with older people and service providers in the Northwest
		Statement by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney, T.D.- Tallaght Hospital Services 
		Statement by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD in relation to X-Rays at Tallaght Hospital
		Increase in the numbers of older people should be seen as an opportunity for Irish society, says Minister Brady
		Department of Health and Children statement in relation to legislation to be made under Misuse of Drugs Act 1977
		Minister Moloney outlines Achievements in Mental Health and Priorities for 2010

`April 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Dáil Speech -  Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar
		Dáil Speech - A fair Deal
		Statement by Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health and Children on completion of the review of x-rays by Tallaght Hospital
		Ministers welcome 2nd EU Day of Intergenerational Solidarity 
		New statutory requirements for maintenance of professional competence of all registered medical practitioners
		The HSE & You: Consultation Document
		National Office for Suicide Prevention’s Annual Forum ‘Promoting Positive Mental Health and Reducing Stigma’ 
		Seanad Speech - Statistics for Sexual Assault for 2009
		Minister Harney Announces New Supports For Survivors of Thalidomide
		Dáil Speech - Nursing Home Support Scheme
		Minister Brady welcomes response to consultations about Positive Ageing Strategy
		Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 - A further step in assuring Patient Safety And Modernises the Regulation of Nursing and Midwifery Professions
		Dáil Speech - Developments in services for older people
		Female Genital Mutilation Bill 2010 - Seanad Speech
		Dental Treatment Services - Seanad Speech
		Minister for Health & Children Mary Harney TD launches 2009 Sexual Assault Treatment Unit Report
		New EU survey looks at patient safety and quality of healthcare
		Mater Smithfield Rapid Injury Clinic
		New Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Facility – Cherry Orchard Hospital 
		Acute Mental Health Unit at Letterkenny General Hospital
		Minister Moloney launches National Stigma Reduction Campaign ‘See Change’
		Statement by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney, T.D., on Financing Universal Healthcare
		Minister Brady responds to nursing home complaints
		Launch of ‘Overcoming Fear’ Art Exhibition and Art Brochure in Letterkenny

`May 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister Moloney At Laying of Foundation Stone in 100 bed Unit in St Mary's Care Centre, Mullingar
		Launch of Commencement of Part 11 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007
		Statement by Minister Mary Harney T.D. on the appointment of new Director of the Cancer Control Programme
		Minister Brady consults with older people in the Midlands
		Statement by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney T.D on the appointment of Mr Cathal Magee as CEO of the Health Service Executive
		Statement by Minister Harney - Strategy for a Stable, Community Rated Health Insurance Market
		Dáil Speech - Roscommon and Portiuncula Hospitals
		Dáil Speech - Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar
		Dáil Speech - Health Service Executive
		Dáil Speech - Fluoridation
		Minister Brady launches the Older Persons Strategy of the Respond! Housing Association, Waterford
		Dáil Speech - Hospital Services
		Dáil Speech - National Disability Strategy
		Minister John Moloney unveils new Community Brain Injury Transitional Living Unit in Sligo
		Dáil Speech - Drug Treatment Programme
		Misuse of Drugs - Parliamentary Question
		NCHD - Parliamentary Question
		500 World Leaders in Mental Health Meet in Ireland for the First Time
		Minister Brady consults with older people in Dublin 
		National Webinar - Health Services Quality & Safety Conference
		Dáil Speech - Head Shops - Misuse of Drugs Acts
		Dáil Speech - Loughloe House
		Dáil Speech - Accident and Emergency North East
		Dáil Speech - Dental Treatment
		Immediate Criminal Ban on list of Head Shop Products
		Minister for Health and Children announces immediate criminal ban on list of head shop products
		Minister for Health and Children announces immediate criminal ban on list of head shop products
		Dáil Speech - Breast Cancer screening services
		Minister Harney welcomes announcement of details of the commencement by the HSE of HPV Vaccine Programme 
		Dáil Debate - Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage 
		Care of the Elderly – Dáil Speech

`June 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Respite services for people with disabilities - Dáil Speech
		Emergency Department, Dundalk - Dáil Speech
		Statement by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney, T.D., regarding regulation of sunbed use
		Minister Brady launches Open Week 'Keeping Active and Enjoying Life' 
		Minister Áine Brady at Age Action Ireland’s Annual General Meeting
		Prescription Charges Legislation
		St Patrick Dun's Hospital - Dáil Speech
		Scoliosis - Our Lady's Childrens's Hospital, Crumlin
		Orthopaedic treatment in CUH - Dáil Speech
		Supports for older people - Dáil Speech
		Emergency Department, Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda
		National Quality Standards - Residential Services for People with Disabilities  - Dáil Speech
		Medical Misdiagnosis- Dáil Speech
		Ambulance Service - Dáil Speech
		Proposed Legislation - Head Shops
		Minister Brady Launches the 8th Annual Gay Health Forum
		“Open Your Eyes” the Health Service Executive’s Elder Abuse Media and Public Awareness Campaign
		Minister for Older People and Health Promotion, Áine Brady TD, emphasises need for vigilance in relation to elder abuse 
		Opening the 7th Annual Conference of the Health Technology Assessment International organisation.
		Seanad Speech - Hospital Accommodation
		Dáil Speech - Moratorium in the Health Service
		Dáil Speech - Services for Older People
		Dáil Speech - BreastCheck programme in County Clare
		Statement on Dimethocaine and the product "Amplified"
		Joint Committee on Health and Children 
		Dáil Speech - Áras Attracta
		Dáil Speech - Speech and Language Therapy services

`July 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Cherry Orchard Hospital - Dáil Debate
		Survey shows Ireland has the highest birth rate in Europe
		Minister Moloney announces €2.6m in innovation grants for disability and mental health
		Minister announces appointment of Dr Frank Dolphin as next Chairman of the HSE
		Capital Spending
		Minister Mary Harney welcomes the launch of 4 Primary Care Teams for Clondalkin
		Minister Andrews launches the National Quality Standards Framework for Youth Work (NQSF) 
		Minister Andrews launches the National Quality Standards Framework for Youth Work (NQSF)
		Rationalisation of Agencies
		Nursing Homes Support Scheme
		Crisis Pregnancy Report 2009
		HSE Intermediate Care Service project in Roscommon wins Taoiseach’s Excellence Award
		Members of Traveller Community graduate as Community Health Workers in Ballina, Co Mayo 
		Statement by Minister Andrews on HIQA reports into inspections of foster care
		Minister Harney welcomes launch of Health Funding Report
		Let Someone Know - The campaign to promote mental health
		Minister Moloney welcomes the Fourth Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Group on A Vision for Change

`August 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Dingle Community Hospital Residents Are Welcomed To Their New Home
		Statement by Department of Health and Children - Prescription charges
		Statement by Department of Health and Children - Vaccine trials
		Minister Andrews welcomes reduction in youth crime
		Financial Emergency Measures in Public Interest
		Medical Product Prescribing In Ireland

`September 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Boost for Luas travellers with hearing difficulties
		Response to PQ - Cystic Fibrosis
		Response to PQ - National Positive Ageing Strategy
		Response to an Adjournment Debate - Mallow General Hospital 
		Response to Adjournment Debate - Drug Treatment Programme
		Response to a Motion on Palliative Care
		Prescription Charges 
		Response to Parliamentary Question - Childcare Education and Training Scheme
		Response to a PQ - Adoption
		Organ Donation
		Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews, T.D., launches
		drugs and medicines prices
		Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews, T.D., launches Jeffrey Modell Foundation Centre
		Signing the Patient Safety First declaration of commitment
		Minister for Health and Children Mary Harney launches Patient Safety First Initiatives with Stakeholders
		Minister Harney signs the Patient Safety First declaration
		World Alzheimer's Day 
		Ms Mary Harney opens the National Centre for Medical Genetics 
		Minister Moloney’s Opening Address at the National Mental Healthcare Conference
		Minister Harney Announces Further Reductions In Off-Patent Drugs Prices
		Minister Moloney Speaks On Suicide Prevention
		Tobacco Free United (TFU) Charter
		legalising the use of medicinal products containing cannabis
		prescription charges 
		the cost of quangos
		New Coronary Care Unit opens in Drogheda
		Minister Moloney Begins Nationwide ‘Town Hall’ Meetings To Positively Change Social Attitudes And Behaviour Associated With Mental Health
		Minister Brady official opens the newly refurbished Elphin Day Care Centre
		Minister Harney launches the findings of the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study
		Minister Moloney Welcomes Additional Funding for Suicide Prevention

`October 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Kelvin Court in Carlow officially opened by Minister Moloney
		Minister Andrews welcomes the celebration of National Recreation Week 2010 Nationwide
		Price of Alcholic Drinks - response to Parliamentary Question on
		Report of Child Care Inquiry Team - Statement by Barry Andrews T.D. Minister for Children and Youth Affairs
		Mayo Stroke Support Group to be launched in Ballina
		HSE staff deliver 'Roots of Empathy' programme
		Fees paid to Smeartakers - CervicalCheck
		Reply to Press Query - Report of the Working Group on Sport Sponsorship by the Alcohol Industry
		Cork University Hospital’s New Cardiac Renal Centre
		Response to Press Query - Cannabis
		Official Opening of Knockamann Residential and Day Service Development
		Adjournment debate - Cavan General Hospital
		National Paediatric Development Board - Reply to Parlaimentary Question
		Exchange House - National Travellers Service
		Seanad Adjournment Debate - Fair Deal Scheme
		Funding made available to disability organisations through Vote 39 - Reply to a Parliamentary Question
		Smarter Travel Workplaces programme launched at Letterkenny General Hospital
		Minister Harney opens Conference on Resource Allocation, Financing and Sustainability in Healthcare
		Minister Harney interviewed on new children's hospital
		Minister Harney interviewed on Budget 2011's impact on health
		Long Term Illness Scheme - Reply to a Parliamentary Question 
		Parliamentary Question - inter-country adoption
		Dáil Adjournment Debate - National Paediatric Hospital
		Minister Mary Harney interview on budget impact on health
		Separated Children Seeking Asylum - Reply to Parliamentary Question
		National Paediatric Hospital - Response to an Adjournment Debate
		National Paediatric Hospital- Reply to Parliamentary Question
		Response to Parliamentary Question – Number of Parlimentary Questions for the Department 
		Response to Parliamentary Question - exchequer funded agencies  
		ESB Provides Over €5 million Towards Suicide Prevention Programmes & Care of the Homeless
		Statement from the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney T.D
		Statement by the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney T.D on Report of the Non-Statutory Inquiry into the Transfer of Mr Peter McKenna to Leas Cross Nursing Home
		Response to a Parliamentary Question- St Vincent's Hospital
		St Vincent’s University Hospital has signed a contract  for the construction of a new ward block on its campus 
		Response to a Parliamentary Question- Reduction of cost of drugs
		Response to a Parliamentary Question - Health Expenditure
		Response to Press query on Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009
		New National Childrens Hospital
		Community Welfare Officers 
		Covidien, announced that it is investing €900,000 in medical technologies research and development projects
		World Mental Health Day - 10th October, 2010
		Minister for Health and Children announces resignation of Chairman of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
		Response to Adjournment Debate – Hospital Services 
		Response to Adjournment Debate – Cystic Fibrosis
		Health innovation - Tubridy cuts out the wait
		COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS - SKILL PROGRAMME
		St Vincent’s - Cystic Fibrosis 
		Response to Priority Question - Hospital Services
		Response to Priority Question - Consultants
		Response to PQ – Emergency Place of Safety Service 
		Response to PQ – Medical Cards
		Response to PQ – Maintaining Hospital hygiene
		Response to Priority Question - co-location programme
		Response to PQ – The National Diabetets Programme
		Response to PQ – Report of the Expert Group on Resource Allocation and Financing
		Primary Care Teams
		Cancer Control Programme
		Minister Andrews Launches CAAB Report ‘Tracing and Tracking of Children Subject to a Special Care Application’
		Department of Health and Children announces transfer of the competent authority role with regard to cosmetics from the Department of Health and Children to the Irish Medicines Board (IMB)

`November 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Health advice for the public during current cold spell 
		Minister Andrews launches - Growing Up in Ireland: The Infants and their Families 
		HSE Achievement Awards recognise excellence and innovation
		Minister Brady launches major report on consultations with older people
		3rd European Antibiotic Awareness Day
		Advice to “Cosmetic Surgery Tourists”
		Health Services - Dementia - Adjournment Debate
		National Paediatric Hospital - Statement in the Seanad
		Minister Brady presents the Silver Surfers Awards 2010
		Minister Brady opens frst cross border ‘day surgery’ conference 
		Minister Brady launches the Person-Centred Care Report and Resource Guide
		First sod turned on new Critical Care Unit at Mid-Western Regional Hospital
		Minister Harney officially opened a €2 million state of the art endoscopy suite at Nenagh Hospital 
		Galway Woman is awarded ‘Practice Nurse of the Year’ 2010
		Speech Minister Brady for the opening of the Nursing Homes Ireland Annual Conference on 11th November 2010
		Reference pricing and Generic substitution of medicines - Parliamentary Question
		Number of Staff in the Department - Parliamentary Question 
		HPV vaccination programme - Parliamentary Question
		Emergency Departments - Parliamentary Question
		Ministers launch North-South Child Protection Hub
		Speech by Minister Brady at the presentation of the Cares of the Year Awards
		Midland Regional Hospital - Adjournment debate 
		Statement on Publication of Report by the Ombudsman
		Reply to Parliamentary Question on the voluntary early retirement scheme and a voluntary redundancy scheme 
		Reply to Parliamentary Question on The Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 (the “Croke Park Agreement”)
		Letterkenny General Hospital Diabetes Service Mark World Diabetes Day
		Minister Brady speaks at launch of the Report on the National Study of Elder Abuse and Neglect 
		Minister Harney announces funding for Design and Dignity Challenge Fund
		Building work begins for Waterford Regional Hospital’s new A&E and new regional Special Care Baby Unit
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		Statement by Minister for Health and Children , Mary Harney T.D. on Hayes Report on Tallaght  Radiology Reporting and Management of GP referral letters
		Reply to Press Query - Nursing Homes Support Scheme
		Reply to press query - Complementary Therapists 
		Reply to Parliamentary Question on funding for mental health services
		Alcohol Prices - Response to a Parliamentary Question
		Celebratory Day Marks Approach to Mental Health Care and Recovery in West Cork
		Minister Harney response to Parliamentary Question on the centralising and processing of medical cards
		Minister Moloney launches a new Community Mental Health Initiative 
		First sod turned on new state of the art facility for Ballyfermot
		Funding to Mental Health - Reply to a Parliamentary Question
		Prescriptions on Medical Cards – Reply to Parliamentary
		Prescriptions on Medical Cards – Reply to Parliamentary Question 
		Minister For Children And Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews, T.D., Welcomes Enactment of the Adoption Act 2010 and Appointment of Adoption Authority of Ireland
		Minister Mary Harney announces voluntary early retirement/severance schemes for management and administrative grades and support staff in the health sector
		HSE launch Midlands Community Mental Health Initiative

`December 2010 ( View complete archive page )`


		Statement by Minister for Health and Children , Mary Harney T.D. on her approval of the HSE National Service Plan 2011
		Indicators show considerable improvements to the health of children in Ireland
		Health in Ireland Key Trends 2010
		Government Press Statement in relation to Judgment of the European Court of Human Rights delivered this morning in the case of A,B and C v Ireland
		Statement on meeting between Minister Harney and Irish Thalidomide Association
		Digital X-Ray Systems installed at Sligo General Hospital
		Vaccination Programme – response to Parliamentary Question
		Nursing Homes Support Scheme – response to Parliamentary Question 
		Statement by Minister for Older People, Áine Brady T.D. on home care services
		Minister Harney officially opened the North East Regional Colposcopy Service at the Louth County Hospital
		Minister Mary Harney launches the HSE National Dementia Education Programme
		First meeting of the National Clinical Effectiveness Committee Wednesday 8th December, 2010
		 A Vision for Change funding – Statement in the Seanad 
		Minister Moloney welcomes special consideration given to disability and mental health in Budget 2011
		Minister Áine Brady welcomes Budget 2011 initiatives to enhance services for older people 
		Announcement by Minister Andrews for Estimates for Health 2011 
		Announcement by Minister Harney for Estimates for Health 2011
		Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Mr. Barry Andrews, T.D., announces details of the allocation of €1.5 million to projects under the Youth Café Funding Scheme.
		Department of Health and Children Press and Media Briefing on Budget 2011
		Minister Moloney publishes findings of a public consultation - Value for Money Review of Disability Services.


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`January 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Report finds that new forms of shared care are emerging among Irish couples who separate as fathers seek to retain ongoing regular contact with their children.
		Parliamentary Affairs and Communications - Unit Statistical Report on Work Volumes 2010
		HSE South Mental Health Service in West Cork wins "Most Improved Service 2010" award
		Committee of Public Accounts Debate - National Treatment Purchase Fund
		€3 million Innovation Funding announced for Mental Health and Disability
		Press Briefing on Influenza A (H1N1) (Swine Flu) on Thursday, 13th January, 2011
		Private Health Insurance - Adjournment Debate
		Roscommon County Hospital - Parliamentary Question
		Accident and Emergency Services - Parliamentary Question
		Child Care Services - Parliamentary Question
		Listen to audio Press Briefing on Influenza A (H1N1) (Swine Flu) on Thursday, 6th January, 2011
		Statement by Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health and Children on the Private Health Insurance Market
		Statement by Department of Health and Children on Emergency Departments
		Medical Redress Schemes - Parliamentary Question

`February 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Publication of the Milliman review of VHI claims costs control
		Seminar on evidence informed policy and knowledge brokering
		Launch of Student Travelcard for Teens: a better travel deal for teenagers
		Tánaiste announces advancement of multi-million euro extension for Sligo General Hospital 
		Tánaiste confirms review of decision on pay for student nurse clinical placement
		Acute Medicine Programme Update
		Cork UniversityMaternityHospital ‘Cois Tí’ service wins national award 
		Cosmetic Surgery Licensing:
		Free GP Service to 39% of Population by end-2010
		Thirteen public bodies awarded Excellence Through Accessibility Awards by National Disability Authority
		Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children Mary Coughlan welcomes announcement by the HSE's National Cancer Screening Service

`March 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister Lynch welcomes the relocation of the  Mental Health Services for Older People Unit at St. Ita's Portrane
		Speech, Dr James Reilly, T.D., Minister for Health Launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week 2011 Tuesday 29th March, 2011
		Statement by James Reilly TD, Minister for Health and Children on the resignation of the Chairman of the National Paediatric Development Board
		Lisdarn Centre for the Older Person - Adjournment Debate
		Louth County Hospital – Adjournment Debate
		Statement by Department of Health and Children on Organ Donation
		Speech by Minister Reilly Launch of “Home Solutions – A Study of the Application of Telecare Systems in Ireland” 25 March 2011, Dublin Castle.
		Minister for Health and Children Dr James Reilly addressed the National Healthcare Conference
		Prescription charges - Parliamentary Question 
		Health Insurance  – Parliamentary Question 
		Statement by Dr. James Reilly, Minister for Health and Children
		True gender equality will bring many benefits, to our economy, to women and to their families.
		National No Smoking Day - Ash Wednesday – Make today your day to Quit Smoking

`April 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister James Reilly's interview with Matt Cooper Today FM
		Minister James Reilly speech to the IMO conference at Killarney 29th April
		Minister Reilly's press briefing at the IMO Conference Killarney 
		Health Minister announces key step in reform of the HSE
		Press Conference on the resignation of the HSE Board Members 
		Minister for Health Dr James Reilly officially launched Melanoma Awareness Month
		Hearing Screening for Newborns - CUMH
		Croom Hospital - Adjournment Debate
		Cystic Fibrosis -  Adjournment Debate
		The procedure of Symphysiotomy - Adjournment Debate
		Minister for Health welcomes HIQA report on Mallow General Hospital
		Fergal Bowers interviews Minister Reilly re Miscarriage Misdiagnosis
		Delegation of senior officials from the Republic of Moldova met with Minsiter Reilly and Departmental Officials
		Joint Statement re beds for Cystic Fibrosis patients at St Vincent's University Hospital
		Minister Reilly speech at the 14th Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Conference 
		Doorstep with Minister Reilly regarding Cystic Fibrosis
		Minister Reilly's speech at the 40th Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference
		Speech by Minister Lynch at the Disability Authority Employment Seminar Series 2011
		Minister Lynch speech at Inclusion Participation Awareness Society’s Disability Awareness Week
		Minister Reilly's speech at the 7th Annual World Health Care Congress Europe
		Appointment of Minister Kathleen Lynch as Minister for Older People
		Health Service – Parliamentary Question
		Minister Reilly welcomes Dental Council Code of Practice
		Minister Reilly officialy opens the Medical Council Conference Programme
		Ms. Kathleen Lynch T.D. Minister for Disability, Equality & Mental Health spoke at the Launch of the 39th Irish Deaf Sports Association Interprovincial Championships
		Minister Reilly doorstep at Croke Park
		Informal Meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Health)
		Statement by Minister Lynch on Suicide Prevention Strategy in the Dáil
		Audio of interview with Health Minister Dr James Reilly following his first meeting with the HSE board

`May 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister Reilly Speech at the Leadership Seminar on Patient Safety
		Minister Kathleen Lynch opens the Sonas aPc Conference 
		Cervical Cancer Vaccine ‘catch-up’ programme “will save lives” - Reilly
		Fair Deal Adjournment Debate
		Minister James Reilly attended the conference of An Bord Altranais Tuesday May 17th
		HSE Interim Executive Board Announced
		Minister Announces Independent Review of National Children’s Hospital Project
		First Results from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)  
		Minister Reilly's press briefing at the INMO Annual Conference
		Minister Reilly address the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s Annual Conference 
		Minister Reilly offically opening Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre 
		Minister Reilly's speech to Seminar on Action Plan for Health Research Farmleigh House
		Minister for Health opens conference to mark major progress on national health research agenda
		Minister for Health pledges Ireland’s support for WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands 
		Traditional herbal medicines: more safety for products put on EU mark
		Minister Lynch speech at the Launch of the See Change  ‘Make a Ripple’ Campaign
		Emergency Departments – Adjournment Debate

`June 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Praise for cross border health work from EU Commissioner Hahn
		Ambulance service for west Cork -  Adjournment Debate
		Doorstep with Minister Reilly regarding Hospital Services and the HSE budget
		Minister for Health opens New Children's Intensive Care Unit
		Minister Lynch officialy opened the Caring for Carers office in Dublin 
		Statement by Minister Reilly at the launch of the ISQSH 2010 National In-patient Survey
		Statement by Minister for Health Dr James Reilly - Sligo General Hospital
		Emergency Department (NCHD) - Adjournment Debate
		Orthopaedic services - Adjournment Debate 
		Medical Cards  -  Seanad Debate
		Minister Reilly, welcomed the publication of the HIQA GP referral report
		EU fights fake medicines
		Accident & Emergency Services - Parliamentary Questions
		Neurological Care Services - Parliamentary Question
		Speech by Minister James Reilly, 2010 National In-patient Survey
		Minister Shortall launches Report on Responding to Benzodiazepine use in Ballymun
		Dr James Reilly Minister for Health discussed reform of the Health Service on the Frontline
		A&E in St Columcilles - Adjournment Debate
		ACTION PLAN A, B, and C v. Ireland, Information submitted by the Government of Ireland on 16th June 2011 
		National Quality Standards for Residential Services for People with Disabilities 
		Nursing Home Support Scheme  - Statements made to the Seanad 
		Letterkenny General Hospital - Seanad Debate
		GP Services in Cavan Town - Seanad Debate
		Health Sector Action Plan and Savings under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014
		Speech by Minister Lynch at Open Your Eyes Conference on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
		Minister Lynch opened an elder abuse conference in UCD to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
		Accident and Emergency Service at Roscommon County Hospital  – Seanad Debates 
		St Patricks Hospital in Waterford -  Seanad Debates
		Your Health is Your Wealth: a Policy Framework for a Healthier Ireland 2012 - 2020
		HRB publishes Review of population health research and health services research in Ireland
		Speech by Minister Kathleen Lynch at the Public Health Conference 2011
		Speech by Dr James Reilly, Minister for Health at Public Health Conference
		Listen to the Ministers speaking at this mornings conference ' Your Health is your Wealth' :
		Speech by Minister Fitzgerald at the Public Health Conference 
		Four Ministers to address Public Health Policy Consultation Day in the Royal College of Physicians, on Monday 13th June 2011
		Statement of Minister James Reilly to Dáil Eireann on Nursing Homes Support Scheme
		Adjournment Debate - St. Vincent’s Hospital 
		Midlands Hospitals - Adjournment Debate
		Minister Reilly Speaks at SIMS Institute of Medical Science Clonskeagh
		Ministers Reilly & Sherlock Launch HRB & SFI at Royal College of Surgeons
		Minister Phil Hogan, TD confirms €13m Funding for Priority Projects at St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny
		Minister Reilly opened the LEAN Healthcare Conference
		Minister Lynch welcomes the publication of the Mental Health Commission’s Annual Report for 2010
		Top International Expert Joins The SDU 
		Cosmetic Surgery - Parliamentary Question
		National Cystic Fibrosis Centre at St. Vincent’s University Hospital - Parliamentary Question

`July 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Speech by Minister Reilly at MacGill Summer School  - Transforming the Health System
		Minister announces changes in role of the NTPF to support the Special Delivery Unit
		Minister James Reilly speaks about Tobacco Control
		Minister Reilly Opens National Haemophia Centre, Cork University Hospital
		Minister Reilly attended the North South Ministerial Council, Health & Food Safety Sectoral 
		Press Release - Case for Public Health Survey not Supported - Haulbowline
		Address by the Minister for Health Dr. James Reilly T.D. to the Select Committee on Health Estimate for 2011
		Minister Reilly Doorstep after meeting with IPU, Monday 18th July, 2011
		The Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011 -  Speech by Minister Shortall
		Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly interviewd on LMFM Radio
		Minister for Health Dr James Reilly interviewed on Drive time - Roscommon Hospital
		Cork University Hospital - Adjournment Debate
		Services for people with Acquired Brain Injury - Adjournment Debate
		Children and young adults with diabetes - Adjournment Debate
		National Children’s Hospital to go to planning on Mater site following Independent Review
		GP Services at Ballinagh Health Centre - Adjournment debate 
		Methadone Treatment Programme - Adjournment Debate 
		Patient transportation facilities - Statement made to the Seanad
		Minister for Health announces inquiry in to the case of Maedhbh McGivern
		Minister Lynch welcomes the Fifth Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Group on ‘A Vision for Change’
		Minster Reilly - Doorstep - Health Services

`August 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister Reilly comments on the HIQA Transplant Report 
		New streamlined arrangements for blood clotting factor concentrate products

`September 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly opens Ayrfield Primary Care Centre
		A Vision for Change - Parliamentary Question 
		Childhood Obesity - Topical Issues
		Midland Regional Hospital at Portlaoise - Topical Issue
		Roscommon Urgent Care Centre - Topical Issue
		Public Accounts Committee Meeting - 29th September 2011
		Statement by the Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD following the European Court of Justice judgement relating to the Voluntary Health Insurance Board (VHI)
		Vaccination Programme - Pandemrix - Priority Question
		Mid Western Regional Hospital Limerick -  Topical Issue
		Bantry General Hospital - Seanad Adjournment
		Speech by Minister Lynch at the Opening of the new Acute Psychiatric Unit, Letterkenny General Hospital
		Minister Lynch officially opened The Gilbert Centre Mallow
		Joint Committee on Health and Children Debate  - Illegal Drug Use
		Hospital Waiting Lists - Topical Issue Debate 
		Hospitals in Donegal  -  Seanad Debate
		Minister Reilly attends the UN Headquarters for a High-Level Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
		Minister Shortall launched ‘Healthcomplaints'the Ombudsman’s customer care/information campaign
		Topical Issue Debate - Hospital Staff
		Speech by Minister James Reilly at Mental Health Nurse Managers Conference 
		Cabinet gives approval to legislation to eliminate restrictions on GPs wishing to treat public patients
		Minister Lynch at the National Mental Healthcare Conference 14th September, 2011
		Minister Reilly to attend UN Meeting on Health
		Your Health is your wealth: developing a new public health policy framework for Ireland
		Minister Kathleen Lynch at the National Launch of Walkways - Dublin Castle, 13th September 2011
		Speech by Dr. James Reilly T.D Minister for Health at Fingal Age Friendly County Initiative
		Free Shuttle Bus Service to Operate to Mater Hospital from Q-Park During Temporary Car Park Closure
		Minister Shortall launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2011
		Birth Cohort Study Follow Up Report of the All Ireland Traveller Health Study published on Department of Health Website
		Minister of State Kathleen Lynch Seeks the Views of Service Users on the Review of the Mental Health Act 2001

`October 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Infection Control at Our Lady Of Lourdes Drogheda - Topical Issues Debate
		Minister Reilly speech at the opening of a new Colposcopy Unit at the Coombe hospital
		The National Cancer Screening Service - Parliamentary Question 
		Diabetes - Speech by Minister Lynch in Seanad Eireann
		Minister Reilly interviewed on Galway Bay FM 
		Cystic Fibrosis -  Topical Issues Debate
		Our Lady of Lourdes hospital Drogheda  -  Topical Issues Debate
		Minister Shortall addresses the launch of the NACD Seminar “A Family Affair?”
		Opening Address by Minister Lynch at  ‘Facing The Future: Individualisation’ information evening 
		External public relations - Parliamentary Questions
		Speech by Minister Lynch - First National Youth Mental Health Conference
		Minister Reilly launches the INMO/RCM Ireland’s Annual Joint Midwifery Conference 2011
		St. Brigid’s in Brittas - Topical Issue
		Speech by Minister Lynch Seminar on “Hope” for Mental Health Awareness Week
		Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) Open Day 
		Minister Lynch at the launch of World Mental Health Day
		Minister Shortall to chair first National Infant Mental Health Forum
		Joint Committee on Health and Children
		Performance Diagnostic Recommendations from the Special Delivery Unit for the Mid Western Regional Hospital Limerick
		Galway University Hospital - Topical Issue
		Minister for Drugs Strategy announces plan to ban more head shop products
		Domestic Violence - Topical Issues Debate
		Launch of “Towards a Restraint Free Environment in Nursing Homes.”
		Minister Reilly officially opened the new Endoscopy Department at Connolly Hospital

`November 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010 -2019  - Seanad Adjournment
		St Joseph's District Hospital - Topical Issue 
		Motorised Transport Grant  - Seanad Adjournment
		Occupational therapy posts in County Clare - Seanad Adjournment
		Suicide prevention training programmes  -  Topical Issues Debate
		Dr James Reilly TD Minister for Health meets Dr Fatima Hamroush newly appointed Minister for Health in Libya
		Joint Committee on Health and Children 
		The Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, T.D., turned the sod on the new Adult Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Facility for the HSE 
		Special Delivery Unit - Parliamentary Question 
		Croke Park Agreement - Parliamentary Question 
		General Medical Services -  Parliamentary Question 
		Stroke Services - Topical Issue
		Reform programme for the health system - Parliamentary Question
		Minister Shortall welcomed the publication of the EMCDDA Annual Report for 2011
		Minister Shortall Minister of State at the Department of Health addresses the All-Island Obesity Action Forum
		Information on the Special Delivery Unit initiative (High Intensity Supports) aimed at reducing trolley numbers
		Minister James Reilly opens the National Haemovigilance Office Annual conference 2011
		Connolly Hospital  -  Topical Issue Debate
		Capital Investment in Health - Audio of Press Conference
		Capital Investment in Health
		Major changes to governance at Tallaght Hospital
		Minister Lynch attending the publication of the HRB Report - National Intellectual Disability Committee 2010
		Minister Lynch visits new Integrated Mental Health Campus at Toghermore in Tuam
		Framework for the Development of Smaller Hospitals - Parliamentary Question 
		Standards for residential services for people with disabilities - Parliamentary Question
		State Agencies programme - Parliamentary Question 
		Public Service Agreement - Parliamentary Question 
		Minister Shortall opens Annual Work Conference of the Family Support Network
		Minister of State Róisín Shortall addresses the National Drugs Conference of Ireland
		Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS)  - Topical Isssue Debate
		Minister Róisín Shortall announces ban on more head shop products

`December 2011 ( View complete archive page )`


		Regulations Introduced by Minister Reilly to place graphic health warnings on cigarette packs 
		Dr Frank Dolphin steps down as HSE Board Chairman.
		Cabinet approves drafting of legislation for new HSE governance
		Health in Ireland Key Trends 2011 
		 Infectious disease figures for 2010 show decline in many common infections - HPSC
		Submissions of guidelines sought - National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC)
		National Policy and Strategy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011 - 2015
		Public Accounts Committee Meeting
		Minister Lynch Visits St Brendan’s Hospital, Grangegorman
		Sir Keith Pearson to be new Chair of Tallaght Hospital
		Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly presented a cheque for €150,000 to Build4Life
		Health Minister and health insurers agree to new Health Insurance Consultative Forum
		New Management Arrangements for Hospitals in Galway. Ballinasloe and Roscommon; and Limerick, Clare, Tipperary NR.
		Benzodiazepines  -  Topical Issues Debate
		Joint Committee on Health and Children - Debate
		Budget Statement by the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly T.D
		Health Budget 2012 Media Briefing Audio Recording
		Minister Róisín Shortall announces Primary Care measures in Budget 2012 
		Minister of State Lynch welcomes provision of €35m for mental health in Budget 2012
		Minister for Health calls for a united approach to challenges ahead
		Minister Shortall officially launched HIV Prevention Campaign


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`January 2012 ( View complete archive page )`


		Retirements in Maternity Services - Topical Issues Debate
		Health Insurance Consultative Forum - Parliamentary Question 
		Voluntary Health Insurance Board - Parliamentary Question 
		VHI and the Consumer Protection Code - Parliamentary Question 
		Universal Health Insurance -  Parliamentary Question 
		Minister for Health launched Peamount Healthcare’s Centenary Year
		Minister Reilly launched the first National Electronic GP Referral System
		State Drug Schemes  - Topical Issues Debate
		Medical Cards -Topical Issues Debate
		Ministers addresses first all-island alcohol conference
		Special Action Group on Obesity - Parliamentary Question 
		Special Delivery Unit & National Treatment Purchase Fund
		Reform works - More on the way
		St. Brendan’s Hospital, Grangegorman - Topical Issue Debate
		Government Responds to European Court of Justice judgement relating to the Voluntary Health Insurance Board (VHI)
		Drug-specific Community Employment Schemes - Topical Issues Debate
		Minister Róisín Shortall welcomes first phase in extension of free GP care to all in the HSE National Service Plan 2012
		Minister Reilly welcomes publication of HSE National Service Plan 2012
		HEALTH MINISTER APPROVES HSE NATIONAL SERVICE PLAN 2012
		Expert Group established to examine A,Band C v Ireland Judgment
		 Minister Reilly announces additional funding to address needs of children with Autism
		Minister Lynch's statement on suicide prevention - Seanad Éireann
		Reform of the health services - Parliamentary Question 
		Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) - Parliamentary Question 
		Universal Health Insurance - Parliamentary Question 
		Reform of the Health Service - Parliamentary Question 
		Statement from the Chief Medical Officer in relation to PIP Silicone Gel Breast Implants
		Minister Reilly Interview on HSE Service Plan
		Minister Reilly Interview on the Today with Pat Kenny Show
		Minister Lynch welcomes the reopening of Unit 3B St Brendan’s, Grangegorman
		Government announces measures to improve affordability of Private Health Insurance for Older People

`February 2012 ( View complete archive page )`


		ECJ Case 82/10 VHI Derogation from Third Non Life Directive Receipt of Formal Notice from the European Commission
		Health Insurance Consultative Forum Meeting:
		Minister for Health announces the Establishment of an Implementation Group on Universal Health Insurance
		Consultative Forum on Health Insurance - Risk Equalisation Scheme 
		Minister Reilly Doorstep - New Children’s Hospital
		New Children’s Hospital - Minister Reilly Doorstep
		Minister Reilly supports Lollipop Day 2012  
		Medical Card - Topical Issues Debate
		Minister Reilly launched the new 'Tobacco Free Campus Policy'
		Minister Reilly's speech at the 8th National Health Summit 
		Patient Redress Scheme - Other Questions 
		Care of the Elderly - Priority Questions 
		Medical Cards - Priority Questions 
		Hospital Staff - Priority Questions 
		Health Service Staff - Priority Questions
		HSE Service Plan for 2012 - Topical Issues Debate
		Crumlin Children's Hospital - Topical Issues Debate
		The National Carer's Strategy - Parliamentary Question
		Patients' Private Property Accounts - Parliamentary Question
		Minister Reilly’s Doorstep from the Patient Safety Conference
		His Excellency President Michael D Higgins opens the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
		Minister Reilly's doorstep from the Patient Safety Conference 
		Minister for Health officially opens second Annual Patient Safety Conference
		Chief Medical Officer ask doctors to participate in the public debate on alcohol
		Mental Health Services - Topical Issues Debate
		Retirements in the HSE - Topical Issues Debate
		Launch of the report of the National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group
		Launch of the National Forum for Pharmacy Education & Accreditation
		Minister Reilly launched FSAI Public Consultation
		Mental Health Services - Topical Issues Debate

`March 2012 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister Reilly supported the National Acute Medicine Programme Conference
		Minister sets out new policy direction for public hospitals
		Value  for Money and Policy Review - Parliamentary Question 
		National Paediatric Hospital - Parliamentary Question 
		Speech by Minister Lynch - launch of Community Booklet, Suicide Prevention in the Community 
		Minister Lynch launches a community booklet - Suicide Prevention in the community
		Meeting of group to review decision by An Bord Pleanála on National Paediatric Hospital
		Long Term Illness Scheme - Speech by Minister Shortall in Seanad Éireann 
		Newborn Screening Cards (NSCs) - Parliamentary Question 
		Universal Health Insurance -  Parliamentary Question 
		Nursing Homes Support Scheme - Parliamentary Question 
		Minister Reilly announces funding of €150,000 to the Irish Kidney Association to promote their Donor Awareness Service
		Minister Reilly announces funding of €150,000 to the Irish Kidney Association to promote their Donor Awareness Service
		Speech by Minister Reilly at the IKA promotion of Donor Awareness Service
		Minister Reilly announces roll out of the Diploma in Leadership and Quality in Healthcare Programme
		Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Topical Issue Debate
		National Healthcare Conference 2012 - Speech by Minister Reilly
		Minister Reilly Doorstep - National Healthcare Conference
		STEER Programme and Allied Services at St. Dympna's Hospital – Seanad Éireann 
		Changes to the Board of the HSE
		Announcement of the composition of the Review Group into the National Paediatric Hospital
		Newborn Screening Cards (NSCs) – Parliamentary Question
		Acute Medicine Programme To Target Savings of 500,000 Bed days used
		Symphysiotomy: Statements in the Dáil
		National Substance Misuse Strategy Report: Discussion
		National Carers' Strategy - Parliamentary Question
		Minister Reilly Doorstep - opening of radiation oncology centres in Dublin
		Removal of Restrictions on GPs Wishing to Treat Public Patients
		Minister Reilly opened two new radiation oncology cancer treatment centres 
		Free GP care for persons with defined long-term illnesses 
		Special Delivery Unit – Briefing for Oireachtas members by the Special Delivery Unit and the Clinical Programmes
		Health Conference (Health Service Reform - the Government's First Year)
		Special Delivery Unit - Briefing for Oireachtas members by the Special Delivery Unit and the Clinical Programmes 
		Topical Issues Debate - St Mary’s Hospital
		Department of Health statement on the Review Group to consider the decision of an Bord Pleanála to refuse planning permission for the National Paediatric Hospital
		Department of Health statement on the Private Health Insurance Levy
		Mental Health Services - Parliamentary Question
		Functions and Roles of Special Advisors - Written Parliamentary Question

`April 2012 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly announces phased opening of new Mater adult hospital
		Minister James Reilly speech announcement of phased opening of new Mater adult hospital
		Minister Reilly Doorstep – Phased opening of new Mater Adult Hospital
		Minister Reilly launches Melanoma Awareness Month
		Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly, TD opened GS1 Ireland Healthcare Conference 
		Phased Introduction of Free GP Care
		Chronic Disease Programmes - Parliamentary Question
		Report on Narcolepsy - Topical Issues Debate
		Fair Deal scheme - Topical Issues Debate
		Minister Reilly's speech at the Irish Heart Foundation - Stroke Conference
		Publication of Final Report of National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee  
		Speech by Minister Reilly - Private Members 
		HSE Board Structure - Parliamentary Question 
		Newborn Screening Programme - Parliamentary Question 
		Organ Donation - Parliamentary Question 
		High Tech Drug Scheme – Parliamentary Question 
		National Treatment Purchase - Parliamentary Question 
		Appointment of new Secretary General in the Department of Health
		Minister Reilly Doorstep – Highfield Hospital Care Centre 
		Launch of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Survey 2010
		Official opening of Facility at Highfield Hospital Group
		Minister Reilly Doorstep – IMO Conference
		Minister Lynch welcomes the publication of the Mental Health Commission’s Annual Report
		Press Statement

`May 2012 ( View complete archive page )`


		Minister Reilly Doorstep – HIQA report into Tallaght Hospital
		Statement from the Minister for Health following the HIQA report into Tallaght Hospital
		Minister Reilly Doorstep – Launch of Back-Up at Aviva Stadium 
		Minister for Health officially launched Back-Up at Aviva Stadium
		National Centre for Pharmoeconomics (NCPE) – Priority Parliamentary Question 
		Hepatitis C – Priority Parliamentary Question 
		Health Amendment Act (HAA) Card – Priority Parliamentary Question 
		Nursing Homes Support Scheme - Priority Parliamentary Question 
		Extension of deadline for receipt of the report of the Review Group on the National Paediatric Hospital
		Minister for Health launches National Office of Clinical Audit 
		Minister Reilly Doorstep – Launches National Office of Clinical Audit
		Symphysiotomy - Parliamentary Question 
		Universal GP Care – Parliamentary Question
		Baby Friendly Hospital” award for Galway University Hospitals
		Statement from the Chief Medical Officer in relation to PIP Breast Implants
		Minister Reilly speech at the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation
		Absences due to sick leave - Parliamentary Question 
		Minister Lynch honoured to lead local Pieta House Walk
		HSE scoops three eGovernment Awards
		Minister Reilly meets consultant and nurses for children with life-limiting illnesses 
		 HSE services - Topical Issues Debate
		Opening Statement by Dr. Tony Holohan, CMO on (PIP) Breast Implants to the Joint Committee 
		Minister Shortall addressed EuroPRevent 2012 - Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR).
		GMS and community drugs schemes - Parliamentary Question 
		Regulation of the VHI by the Central Bank -  Parliamentary Question 
		Community First Responders - Topical Issues Debate