Department of Health - Ireland

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has highlighted strong uptake of the Free Contraception Scheme in 2024. Data from January to September this year shows that approximately 245,000 people have accessed the scheme at least once, with a full-year projection of 320,000 women https://lnkd.in/eSHWUjqG

The Minister noted the support provided this year for enhancing the physical health of the people of Ireland, and the wide range of initiatives that are available in our communities. https://lnkd.in/eXhneNdA

The Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 was developed to address the harmful consumption of alcohol in Ireland. It includes provisions aimed at protecting children from exposure to alcohol products and advertising. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/emJf7eVD

Uptake of the HPV vaccine in Ireland is above the EU average. HPV vaccines, as well as screening and treatment, are helping to bring Ireland closer to the target date of cervical cancer elimination by 2040. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/emJf7eVD

Bíonn droch-éifeachtaí sláinte láithreacha agus fadtéarmacha nuair a chaitear tobac. Tá dianbhearta á gcur i bhfeidhm againn chun daoine óga a chosaint ar thabhairt faoin iompar dochrach seo, lena n-áirítear an íosaois díola tobac a ardú go 21 bliain d'aois.

Is é vacsaíniú an modh cosanta is éifeachtaí atá againn chun muid féin agus na daoine leochaileacha inár bpobail a chosaint https://lnkd.in/eeM4ZAwW

Smoking has both immediate and long-term health consequences. We are implementing stringent measures to protect young people from taking up this harmful behaviour, including raising the minimum age of sale of tobacco to 21. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/emJf7eVD

Minister Donnelly has today announced the implementation of plans to ensure that all women, receive the same level of allowance for post-mastectomy and hair loss products after cancer-related treatment, following funding allocations of €1 million for 2024 and €2 million for 2025. https://lnkd.in/e4cxX_nJ

We are expanding our health workforce to improve access to quality care for all. This includes increasing the number of medical training places. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/emJf7eVD

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect ourselves and the vulnerable people in our communities, to find out more visit https://lnkd.in/eeM4ZAwW