Category Archives: Department of Health

Press Release – Government decides the location for the New Children’s Hospital

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Press Release 6th November 2012

Government decides the location for the New Children’s Hospital

A key decision, related to the most important single building project in
the State, has been made by the Government today. The Cabinet has decided
to develop the New Children’s Hospital at the campus of St James’s Hospital
in Dublin.
The decision, announced by Minister for Health Dr James Reilly, the
Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald and Minister of State Alex White,
will pave the way for the construction of a hospital that will be of
benefit to many future generations of Irish children. Continue reading →

Appointment of new Secretary General in the Department of Health

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The Government has today, 17th April, 2012 announced the appointment of Dr Ambrose McLoughlin as the new Secretary General in the Department of Health.

Dr McLoughlin replaces Mr Michael Scanlan who recently retired after seven years in the position.

Dr McLaughlin takes over the helm of the  €13 Billion health budget at a time of major structural and organisational reform. .

We wish him well on his new appointment.