Department of Health and Children Statement of Strategy 2005 - 2007

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Review of Health Promotion Strategy

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Report of Care and Management Sub-Committee of the National AIDS Strategy Committee on HIV/STI Services in Ireland

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Reach Out: National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention 2005-2014

The vision of this strategy is of a society where life is valued across all age groups, where the young learn from and are strengthened by the experiences of others and where the needs of those who are going through a hard time are met in a caring way so that: Download the report (PDF 1mb)    

Report of National Health Strategy Consultative Forum 2nd December 2005

The National Health Strategy Consultative Forum took place on 2nd December 2005 in Dublin Castle. This was the fourth National Forum and it was chaired by Dr. John Bowman. This Report gives a general account of the proceedings on the day and contains extracts from the various presentations made to the Forum. Read the Report (PDF, 270kb)

Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland

A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland June 2006 The Strategy was prepared by the National Cancer Forum and makes recommendations in relation to the organisation, governance, quality assurance and accreditation of all aspects of cancer care. View the report as a PDF Published: June 2006  

National Childcare Strategy 2006 - 2010A Guide for Parents

The National Childcare Strategy aims to improve the availability and quality of chidcare, to meet the needs of children and their parents. Click here to download the document (PDF, 700kb)

National Therapy Research Strategy

National Therapy Research Strategy The Expert Group Report on Various Health Professionals (2000) recommended that the Therapy Advisory Unit in the Department of Health and Children once established, take a lead role in determining how best to improve the quality of therapy services. The Therapy Advisory Unit was established in 2004 and advises the Minister on six therapy professions including; Dietetics, Orthoptics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry/Chiropody and Speech and Language Therapy. Click here to download PDF 3.4mb

Department of Health & Children: Statement of Strategy 2008 - 2010

During the period covered by our last Statement of Strategy, fundamental changes were made to the structures and organisation of our health services. Most notably, the Health Service Executive (HSE) was established, and given statutory responsibility to use the resources available to it in the most beneficial, effective, and efficient manner to improve, promote and protect the health and welfare of the public. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) was established to help drive continuous improvement in Ireland's health and social care services. Click here to download PDF 464kb

National Drugs Strategy 2009 - 2016

National Drugs Strategy 2009 – 2016 Click here to download PDF 2.6mb

National Disability Strategy Towards 2016 Strategic Document

National Disability Strategy Towards 2016 Strategic Document Click here to download PDF 31kb

An Integrated Work Force Planning Strategy For The Health Services 2009 - 2012

An Integrated Work Force Planning Strategy For The Health Services 2009 – 2012 Click here to download PDF 1.6mb

Actions of the National Drug Strategy 2009 - 2016

Actions of the National Drug Strategy 2009 – 2016 Click here to download PDF 512kb

In Our Own Words: Report of the Consultation Process on the National Positive Ageing Strategy

In Our Own Words: Report of the Consultation Process on the National Positive Ageing Strategy If you wish to receive this document in an alternative format, please email positiveageing@health.gov.ie or telephone 01-635 3184