The Irish Presidency of the European Union has recently relased his official Work Programme "Europeans - Working Together". The document also includes some key references to public health.
The paper states: "The Irish Presidency intends to focus on improved public health protection and added value at European level. It will aim to secure adoption of key health measures while ensuring that health considerations are fully reflected in measures covering other areas of EU activity".
"Key health-related initiatives and proposals to be advanced will include those in the areas of pharmaceuticals, traditional medicines, food safety and medical devices. The Irish Presidency will also coincide with the introduction of a European Health Insurance Card and will facilitate the establishment of a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control".
"Cardiovascular health will be particularly highlighted in the Council and at a specific conference in Ireland, while conferences will also be held on e-health and tobacco control. The Irish Presidency will also develop the work of the High Level Process of Reflection on Patient Mobility and contribute to the Environment and Health Action Plan".
"At an international level, the Presidency will be fully engaged with the review of World Health Organisation International Health Regulations".
Download "Europeans - Working Together" - the official Work Programme of the Irish Presidency of the EU.
Visit the official Irish Presidency website.
CALENDAR OF ’HEALTH’ ACTIVITIES OF THE IRISH PRESIDENCY
JANUARY
| Date | Event | Host |
|---|---|---|
| January 21 | Presentation to Environment and Brussels, Public Health Committee of the European Parliament | Minister Micheál Martin |
FEBRUARY
| Date | Event | Host |
|---|---|---|
| February 24 - 26 | Promoting Heart Health A European Consensus, Cork | Department of Health |
MARCH
| Date | Event | Host |
|---|---|---|
| March | Commission on Narcotic Drugs Vienna | Commission on Narcotic Drugs |
| March 4 & 5 | European Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (ESPHCA) Brussels | Ministers Micheál Martin, Mary Coughlan, Frank Fahey & Willie O’Dea |
| March 11 & 12 | European Food Safety Authority Conference, Dublin | Department of Health |
| March 11 & 12 | Chief Medical Officers, Dublin | Department of Health |
| March 26 | European Council Brussels | An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern |
APRIL
| Date | Event | Host |
|---|---|---|
| April 19 & 20 | Director Generals of Health & Safety Authority Dublin | Health & Safety Authority |
| April 27 & 28 | High Level Committee for Health, Dublin | Department of Health |
MAY
| Date | Event | Host |
|---|---|---|
| May 5 - 6 | ehealth conference, Cork | Department of Health |
| May 10 & 11 | Cardiology Audit and Registration Data Sets (CARDS), Cork | Minister Micheál Martin |
| May 11 & 12 | Consultative Meeting of EU Health Ministers Cork | Minister Micheál Martin |
| May 13 & 14 | Emacolex (Legal Issues Pharmaceutical Industry), Dublin | Department of Health |
| May 12 - 14 | Competent Authorities (Seveso), Dublin | Health & Safety Authority |
| May 17 & 18 | International Association of Labour Inspectors Conference, Dublin | Health & Safety Authority |
| May 19 - 21 | Senior Labour Inspectors’ Conference (SLIC), Dublin | Health & Safety Authority |
| May 19 - 28 | World Health Assembly, Geneva | Department of Health |
| May 27 & 28 | Joint meeting of the Competent Authority for Chemicals, Dublin | Health and Safety Authority |
JUNE
| Date | Event | Host |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 & 2 | European Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (ESPHCA) Council, Luxembourg | Ministers Micheál Martin,Mary Coughlan, Frank Fahey &Willie O’Dea |
| June 17 & 18 | European Council Brussels | An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern |
| June 23 & 25 | 4th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health Budapest | Minister Micheál Martin |
