February 11, 2012

Mental Health Commission

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National Treatment Purchase Fund

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A government agency whose main purpose is to treat patients who have been waiting for elective surgery on public hospital waiting lists

Office of Tobacco Control

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Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII)

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The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) is the national organisation with regulatory, monitoring and advisory responsibilities in matters pertaining to ionising radiation.

Safefood

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Safefood, the Food Safety Promotion Board, is an implementation body established under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, whose specific functions include: promotion of food safety, research into food safety, communication of food alerts, surveillance of foodborne disease, promotion of scientific co-operation and laboratory linkages, and development of cost-effective facilities for specialised laboratory testing.

Women’s Health Council

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The Women’s Health Council advises the Minister for Health and Children on all aspects of women’s health. It informs and influences the development of health policy to ensure the maximum health and social gain for women in Ireland. The membership of the Women’s Health Council is representative of a wide range of expertise and interest [...]

The Drug Treatment Centre Board (DTCB)

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The National Drug Advisory and Treatment Centre, now known as The Drug Treatment Centre Board (DTCB), was established in 1969 and is the longest established treatment service in the country. It was originally located at the ‘Charitable Infirmary’, Jervis Street Hospital, Dublin 1.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service

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Irish Heart Foundation

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The Irish Heart Foundation provides information on heart health, supports medical research in the area and supports patients in managing heart disease and stroke.