Department of Health Statement of Strategy 2025-2028

The department’s new Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 will support the department in achieving its Vision for a healthier Ireland, with improved health and wellbeing for all, and with the right care delivered in the right place at the right time.

Input was sought and received from agencies under the aegis of the department and from other government departments, in addition to internal input via consultation across the Department of Health.

This Statement of Strategy will guide the work of the department via five overarching priorities:

1. Pandemic preparedness and the promotion of public health

2. Expand and integrate care in the community

3. Make access to healthcare fairer and faster

4. Improve oversight and partnership in the sector

5. Become an organisation fit for the future