The committee scrutinises the work of the Department of Health and its agencies and examines health policy, the future planning of health services and proposed changes to the way health care is delivered.
Press releases
27 Oct 2020, 14.40
Health Committee to question HSE on test and trace system
20 Oct 2020, 17.19
Oireachtas Committee to discuss healthcare workforce planning with INMO, IMO and IHCA
1 Oct 2020, 16.16
Health Committee to prioritise mental health, Sláintecare and proposals for living with Covid-19
Recent videos
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
Committee on Health
Topic: Workforce planning in acute and community care settings
Recent documents
Wed, 28 Oct
Opening statement, Niamh O'Beirne, National Lead for Testing and Tracing, HSE
Wed, 21 Oct
Opening statement, Phil Ni Sheaghdha, General Secretary, Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation
Wed, 21 Oct
Opening statement, Susan Clyne, CEO, Irish Medical Organisation
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Health.
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EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the area of health is scrutinized by the committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.
Committee contact details
Committee on Health
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
D02 XR20