IPH response to Road Safety Authority Ireland Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020

The Road Safety Authority has responsibility for co-ordinating the development of Ireland’s Road Safety Strategy.  The Government’s road safety target of no more than 252 deaths per annum by the end of 2012 was achieved in 2009, when the number of road collision deaths in Ireland fell to 239.  The reduction in the number of fatalities was achieved through robust actions in terms of education and awareness, road engineering, and enforcement, including significant legislative milestones.  The challenge is now to ensure that the impact of these measures on collision levels is sustained and enhanced into the future through continuous education, enforcement and road engineering measures and initiatives. IPH welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation given the significant burden of injury, disability and mortality associated with road traffic collisions on the island of Ireland.  IPH supports the development of evidence-based strategies and actions which can maintain a transport system, in which the safety of all road users is paramount. 

A Tobacco-Free Future - An all-island report on tobacco, inequalities and childhood 2013

A Tobacco-Free Future - An all-island report on tobacco, inequalities and childhood 2013 reveals declines in smoking rates among both children and pregnant women over the past decade, both North and South of the border. This report published by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) and the TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland (TFRI), shows that while tobacco control measures are being successful, disadvantaged children are at particular risk of tobacco-related harms.

Making Life Better: A Whole System Strategic Framework for Public Health 2013-2023 (PDF 11MB)

"Making Life Better" is the public health strategy for Northern Ireland 2013-2023. It is designed to provide direction for policies and actions to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Northern Ireland and to reduce inequalities in health.

The Autism Strategy (2013-2020) and Action Plan (2013-2016)

Easy Access Version

Northern Ireland Primary and Secondary Care Opioid Substitute Treatment Guidelines 2013 (PDF 4.5MB)

Drugs misuse

HSC(F) 34-2013 Supplement 1 (PDF 448 KB)

Guidance On The Completion Of Revised Revenue Business Case Templates And Post Project Evaluation - The Need To Complete A Relevant Business Case Relating To Leased Accommodation

NIAIC - Medical Device and Equipment Alerts 2013

Medical Device and Equipment Alerts MDEA Updates - 2013

Breastfeeding - A Great Start: A Strategy for Northern Ireland 2013-2023 (PDF 2.6MB)

The purpose of the Strategy is to improve the health and well-being of mothers and babies in Northern Ireland through breastfeeding. It sets out the strategic direction to protect, promote, support and normalise breastfeeding in Northern Ireland for the next ten years.

Breastfeeding - A Great Start: A Strategy for Northern Ireland 2013-2023 (Online Publication)

The purpose of the Strategy is to improve the health and well-being of mothers and babies in Northern Ireland through breastfeeding. It sets out the strategic direction to protect, promote, support and normalise breastfeeding in Northern Ireland for the next ten years.

New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs Phase 2 Update Report (March 2013) (PDF 652KB)

Update Report on NSD for Alcohol and Drugs Phase 2 - March 2013

Tackling Sexual Violence and Abuse - A regional Strategy 2008-2013 (PDF 20.2 MB)

Tackling Sexual Violence and Abuse - A regional Strategy 2008-2013