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Healthcare services in Ireland

WEBMedical card. If your income is below a certain level you may get a medical card (Some people can get a card without an income test, for example, people who are …

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Prescribed drugs and medicines

WEBIntroduction. If you live in Ireland ( are ordinarily resident ), you can get free or subsidised approved prescribed drugs, medicines and certain medical and surgical aids …

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Mental health services

WEBTo find out about the mental health supports available in your area, call the YourMentalHealth information line on Freephone 1800 111 888. You can find local …

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Health Service Executive

WEBThe main delivery point for community health and personal social services is through the network of 32 Local Health Offices and local health centres.. The wide …

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Services for medical card and GP visit card holders

WEBIf you are a medical card holder, you pay a reduced rate of the Universal Social Charge on your income, if it is over the exemption limit.. In Budget 2024, the Government …

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Food Safety Authority of Ireland

WEBThe FSAI has service contracts with other official agencies, including the HSE and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, to make sure all food premises comply with food safety …

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The European Health Insurance Card

WEBWhat is the European Health Insurance Card? The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access public healthcare in another EU/EEA state for free or at a …

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Returning to Ireland and buying private health insurance

WEBThe cost of health insurance includes a premium (the basic price) and a loading (an additional amount that depends on your age). If you are 35 or older when you buy …

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Food safety and environmental health services

WEBGovernment departments. The Department of Health is responsible for the overall policy on food hygiene and safety in Ireland.. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine …

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Hospital services in Ireland

WEBThere are 3 different types of hospitals in Ireland: Public hospitals run by the State through the Health Service Executive; Voluntary public hospitals, are mainly state-funded but …

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Health and safety at work

WEBThe rights and obligations of both employers and employees in relation to health and safety at work are set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (as amended). …

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Maternity and infant care services

WEBIf you are pregnant and you are ordinarily resident in Ireland you are entitled to free maternity care under the Maternity and Infant Care Scheme.. After you have your baby, …

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Sick leave and sick pay

WEBThe Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the legal minimum sick pay. The entitlement to paid sick leave is being phased in: 2024 - 5 days covered. 2025 - 7 days covered. …

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Mental health professionals

WEBA psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specialises in mental health. Psychiatrists are responsible for the medical care of psychiatric patients (medication, physical symptoms, …

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Tax relief on medical expenses

WEBYou can claim tax relief on medical expenses you pay for yourself or for any other person. You must claim tax relief within the 4 years following the year in which you paid for the …

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Smoking in the workplace

WEBPublic health laws state that smoking is not allowed in enclosed workplaces to protect employees and the public from exposure to the harmful and toxic effects of tobacco …

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Types of insurance

WEBTravel insurance. Travel insurance can cover you if you become ill or have an accident while you are on holidays or travelling. If you are travelling within the EEA or …

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Employees' rights and entitlements

WEBMost employees are entitled to 4 weeks’ paid annual leave per leave year. However, your contract of employment may give you more annual leave than the statutory entitlement. …

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