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Chief Medical Officer (Ireland)
| Chief Medical Officer of Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Príomh-Dhochtúir Oifigiúil na hÉireann | |
since June 2024 | |
| Department of Health | |
| Abbreviation | CMO |
| Reports to | Minister for Health |
| Appointer | Government of Ireland |
| Inaugural holder | Dr James Deeny |
| Formation | 1944 |
| Deputy | Vacant |
| Website | www |
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) (Irish: an Príomh-Dhochtúir Oifigiúil) for Ireland is the most senior government advisor on health-related matters. It is a government post as the lead medical expert in the Department of Health.
The key responsibilities of the CMO include providing expert medical evidence, especially in public health matters, as well as leading on patient safety issues, emergency planning and other areas.[1]
- ^ "Department of Health and Children appoints new Chief Medical Officer". Department of Health. 5 December 2008. Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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