Irish health budget to provide for 3,300 extra staff
A record €27.4bn health budget for 2026 will fund more staff, hospital beds, home support hours and digital health reforms. Critics say it falls short on capacity and staffing. €3.8bn is allocated to disability services, including residential places, home supports and...
Ireland’s Department of Health to Receive Record €27.4bn in 2026 Budget
Ireland’s 2026 Budget allocates a record €27.4bn to health, funding 3,300 new staff, extra hospital beds, home support, and digital reforms, while unions warn of ongoing staffing and capacity pressures. Ireland’s Department of Health is set to receive €27.4 billion in...
Irish Government publishes Path to UHC Programme 2025+
The new government administration in Ireland, elected at the end of 2024 recently published their plan for continuing on the path to UHC. In 2017, the ten-year Sláintecare health plan was launched. This plan update builds on findings from previous progress...
Ireland’s opportunity to lead: Expanding universal access to primary health care
Ireland has a strong opportunity to lead in health reform by expanding universal primary care. With public support and affordable costs, the country is well-positioned to ensure care for all. Ireland has a unique opportunity to transform its health system and join its...
2025 Irish national budget allocates record funding for health
The newly released 2025 Irish national budget includes substantial increases in funding for health. While direct funding to reduce costs to patients is explicit for some aspects of women’s health, this public funding will also benefit patients who use the health...
Health equity in Ireland
The implementation of the government of Ireland’s 10 year health reform (SlainteCare) moves the country towards universal, single-tiered healthcare, where patients are treated on medical need rather than ability to pay.In 2022, public funds covered 77% of total...
Revitalizing Ireland’s Healthcare System in 2024: A Resilient Path Forward
Ireland's healthcare landscape faces challenges in 2024, with medicine shortages, an ageing population, and the push for universal healthcare. Reforms, innovation, and empowering pharmacists are pivotal in this critical juncture. As Ireland approaches potential...
The Irish Health System Financing
The health system in the Republic of Ireland is financed through a combination of public and private funds. The Health Services Executive manages the public services, largely funded through the national budget. Although the government substantially funds the Irish...
2024 Irish Budget for Health Announced
The 2024 health budget reached €22.5 billion, supporting the delivery and expansion of quality, affordable healthcare services in Ireland. In the government press release, the Irish Health Minister, Mr. Donnelly said, "We’ve implemented several initiatives that remove...