Chief Medical Officer (Ireland)

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) (Irish: An Príomh-Oifigeach Míochaine) 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.

For other uses, see Chief Medical Officer.

Chief Medical Officer of Ireland
An Príomh-Oifigeach Míochaine
Incumbent
Professor Breda Smyth
since 5 October 2022
Department of Health
AbbreviationCMO
Reports toMinister for Health
AppointerGovernment of Ireland
Inaugural holderDr James Deeny
Formation1944
DeputyVacant
Websitewww.gov.ie/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.

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