Expanding access to free period products by extending the scheme to new locations nationwide.

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Improving awareness and understanding of endometriosis to support earlier recognition, diagnosis and access to care.

The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, today appeared before Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on the European Parliament’s Committee on Public Health (SANT). www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Cuirfidh na foirne, Ardchleachtóirí Altranais (ANPs) agus Sainaltraí Cliniciúil (CNSs) ina measc, tacaíocht saineolach ar fáil do dhaoine a bhíonn i láthair ag Rannóga Éigeandála i ngéarchéim mheabhairshláinte

This public consultation provides an important opportunity for members of the public, to provide their views on the proposed fortification of non wholemeal flour with folic acid to help reduce the incidence of neural tube defects in Ireland. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

We are developing dedicated mental health supports for women living with endometriosis as part of a more holistic approach to care.

Léiríonn an fhorbairt seo garsprioc suntasach i leith seachadadh de sheirbhísí sain-chúram sláinte do mhuintir Port Láirge agus don réigiúin oirdheiscirt go forleathan. www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

We are investing in specialist multidisciplinary eating disorder teams to improve access to care and support for women across Ireland.

Supporting better heart health for women through earlier detection, prevention and intervention.

Moltar do dhaoine scothaosta iad féin a chosaint ó theochta arda sna laethanta amach romhainn, cosúil le fanacht fionnuar agus hiodráitithe. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

We're expanding women's healthcare in the community through the development of a dedicated Women's Health Programme in General Practice.

Older people are advised to protect themselves from high temperatures over the coming days, such as staying cool and hydrated. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Táimid ag súil le haimsir an-te sna laethanta amach romhainn. Fan fionnuar, ól neart uisce agus déan cinnte go mbuaileann tú isteach ar daoine go bhféadfaí a bheith níos leochailí sa teas.

The teams, comprising Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), will provide specialist support to people presenting to emergency departments in mental health crisis. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister Carroll MacNeill and Minister Murnane O’Connor have today secured passage of the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 through both Houses of the Oireachtas. Find out more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Very hot weather is expected over the coming days. Keep cool, drink plenty of water and check in on anyone who may be more vulnerable in the heat.

This development marks a significant milestone in the delivery of specialist healthcare services for the people of Waterford and the wider Southeast region. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Tacóidh an infheistíocht leanúnach seo le forbairt de suíomhanna snámha lasmuigh atá sábháilte agus inrochtana ar fud na tíre, ag tógáil ar rath an tionscnaimh sna blianta roimhe seo. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Forbraíodh an clár nua maoinithe seo le bainistíocht agus rialachas a láidriú ar fud na hearnála dtithe altranais agus le tacú le comhlíonadh rialacháin. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Cuireann an tuarascáil seo ón gCoimisiún um mheabhairshláinte agus ón gcigire seirbhísí mheabhairshláinte léargas tábhachtach neamhspleách ar conas a fheidhmíonn seirbhísí mheabhairshláinte agus cén feabhsaithe gur féidir a dhéanamh. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Tá seirbhísí comhairliúcháin phríobháideacha ar fáil anois i gcógaslanna rannpháirteacha chun rochtain níos tapúla ar chúram sláinte iontaofa a thabhairt do dhaoine ar fud na hÉireann. www2.hse.ie/services/pha...

Cumasóidh an Bille mná incháilithe don Scéim Frithghiniúna Saoir (FCS) rochtain a bheith acu ar seirbhís oisdeasú na cógaslainne, Saor in Aisce. Beidh othair príobháideacha nach bhfuil incháilithe faoin FCS in ann rochtain a fháil ar an seirbhís, faoi réir táille a chinnetear go háitiúil.

Private consultation services are now available at participating pharmacies to give people across Ireland faster, access to trusted healthcare. You can find your nearest participating pharmacy by visiting the HSE Pharmacy Finder: www2.hse.ie/services/pha...

Seolta ag an Ócáid Foghlama Sharing the Vision, 2026, i mBaile Átha Cliath, leagann Plean Feidhmiúcháin ‘Pathways to Wellbeing’ amach cur i bhfeidhm náisiúnta roinnte leis an sláinte mheabhrach agus an folláin a fheabhsú ag leibhéal dhaonra thar an dhá bhliain amach romhainn.

This new funding programme has been developed to strengthen management and governance across the nursing home sector and support compliance with regulations. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

This continued investment will support the development of safe, accessible outdoor swimming locations across the country, building on the success of the initiative in previous years. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Every life matters, and through the new 'Connecting for Life 2026-2035' strategy, we are committed to doing everything we can to reduce suicide and self-harm in Ireland over the coming years. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

This report of the Mental Health Commission and the Inspector of Mental Health Services provides an important independent insight into how mental health services are performing and where improvements can be made. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The Bill will enable women eligible for the Free Contraception Scheme (FCS) to access the pharmacy prescription service, free of charge. Private patients not eligible under the FCS will be able to access the service, subject to a locally determined fee. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...