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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 19h

Minister for Kieran O’Donnell TD has announced an increase of €215 million for older persons services in 2026, representing a rise of over a 7.1% increase on 2025. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 19h

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD has announced an unprecedented 300 new staff for mental health services in Budget 2026, representing 9% of the total growth (3,300) in health service staffing next year.

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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 20h

In 2026, there will be a shift to a performance-led model of investment, with all six Health Regions empowered to utilise resources strategically in a way that meets the needs of their communities.
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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 23h

D'fhéadfadh tinneas tromchúiseach a bheith ar naíonáin de bharr RSV. Sa chás nach bhfuil vacsaín saor in aisce faighte ag do leanbh go fóill, tá am fós agat coinne a dhéanamh ag www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 2d

Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, téigh chuig gpvisitcard.ie/

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 2d

D'fhéadfadh tinneas tromchúiseach a bheith ar naíonáin de bharr RSV. Sa chás nach bhfuil vacsaín saor in aisce faighte ag do leanbh go fóill, tá am fós agat coinne a dhéanamh ag www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 3d

Reminder: If you haven’t already made an appointment for your baby’s free RSV immunisation, there’s still time. Immunisation helps to protect your baby from serious illness. Make an appointment at a HSE community clinic at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 4d

To find out more visit gpvisitcard.ie/

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 5d

D'fhéadfadh tinneas tromchúiseach a bheith ar naíonáin de bharr RSV. Sa chás nach bhfuil vacsaín saor in aisce faighte ag do leanbh go fóill, tá am fós agat coinne a dhéanamh ag www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 5d

Tá sé cruthaithe go bhfuil ár Straitéis Náisiúnta Drugaí éifeachtach maidir le freagairt do ghéarchéimeanna, cosúil le teacht chun cinn Nitazenes, codlaidíneach sintéiseach cumhachtach. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, téigh chuig: www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 5d

Táimid ag obair chun na díobhálacha a bhaineann le húsáid drugaí a laghdú. Le haghaidh sonraí faoin méid seo, téigh chuig:
www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 5d

Today, Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Kenna, along with Deputy Chief Nursing Officers Karen Greene and Gráinne Sheeran received their ‘flu vaccines.

This winter, top-up your protection with the flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

Find out more by visit, www2.hse.ie/screening-an...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 6d

Eligible nursing homes may claim costs for structural works undertaken under the scheme that have been completed between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024, or between 1 January 2025 and 14 November 2025. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 6d

Reminder: If you haven’t already made an appointment for your baby’s free RSV immunisation, there’s still time. Immunisation helps to protect your baby from serious illness. Make an appointment at a HSE community clinic at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 6d

Tá stair láidir ag Éirinn maidir le comhoibriú idirnáisiúnta i mbainistíocht na bhfadhbanna a bhaineann le drugaí. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais téigh chuig:
www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 7d

Cabhróidh na cainteanna seo leis an bhforbairt den Chomhaontú ilbhliantúil nua, a thacaíonn le hinbhuanaitheacht airgeadais a bhaineann le cógais agus a fheabhsaíonn rochtain ar chógais nuálacha d’othair.
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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 7d

Tá an beart seo mar chuid de shraith beart atá san áireamh san Acht Sláinte Poiblí (Táirgí Tobac agus Táirgí Ionanálaithe Nicitín) 2023.
www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 7d

Today is the UN International Day of Older Persons, themed “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights", this day recognises the vital role of older people in communities, health equity, and human rights.

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 7d

The National Drugs Strategy evaluation contains recommendations aimed at guiding the development of more equitable services across each HSE Health Region. For more information see: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 8d

Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, téigh chuig gpvisitcard.ie/

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 8d

D'fhéadfadh tinneas tromchúiseach a bheith ar naíonáin de bharr RSV. Sa chás nach bhfuil vacsaín saor in aisce faighte ag do leanbh go fóill, tá am fós agat coinne a dhéanamh ag www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 9d

RSV infection can cause serious illness in babies. If your baby hasn't received their free immunisation, there's still time to make an appointment at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 9d

These discussions will aid the development of a new multiannual Agreement which supports the financial sustainability of medicines and improves access to innovative new medicines for patients. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 9d

Reminder: If you haven't already made an appointment for your baby’s free RSV immunisation, there's still time. Immunisation helps to protect your baby from serious illness. Make an appointment at a HSE community clinic at www2.hse.ie/conditions/r...

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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 10d

1 in 4 women in Ireland dies from heart disease and stroke. Through our Women's Health Fund, we're supporting @irish_heart_foundation Her Heart Matters campaign to empower women to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
#TheNationalHeartandStrokeCharity