Ireland

Ireland joined as a Member in November 2016 after an extensive consultation process, which included a report from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

Contact Details

Department of Health / Technology and Transformation

HSE, Aras Slainte,

Wilton Road, Cork

T12 XRR0

Ireland

Website: https://about.hse.ie/organisation/technology-and-transformation/technology-and-transformation-teams/
Email: snomed@hse.ie

Appointed Representatives

General Assembly: Niall Sinnott, Department of Health

Member Forum: Theresa Barry

News articles

The report identified the adoption of a standard terminology such as SNOMED CT as essential to the implementation of the national Irish eHealth Strategy, as well as the risks associated with not adopting SNOMED CT.

More information about SNOMED CT in Ireland can be accessed here: https://about.hse.ie/organisation/technology-and-transformation/technology-and-transformation-teams/

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