Tony Holohan says media attempted to “oversimplify” pandemic response
The former Chief Medical Officer also stated that there was no “silver bullet” which could have stopped the pandemic. Speaking on Friday at the Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCSI) Medical Professionalism Conference, Dr. Tony Holohan said that Irish media tried to “oversimplify” Covid-19, and that “no pandemic plan” could have readied the country for the […]
3 years ago
Tony Holohan shouldn’t have been ‘exclusively personally involved’ in Trinity move negotiations, says report
Holohan says he welcomes the publication of the independent report into his controversial proposed Trinity secondment. Former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Tony Holohan should not have been “exclusively personally involved” in the negotiation of research funding linked to his proposed secondment as a professor at Trinity College Dublin, a report has found. Last year, it […]
3 years ago
Dr. Tony Holohan to release memoir reflecting on his handling of Covid response
The memoir will focus heavily on Dr. Holohan’s role in Ireland’s pandemic response. Former chief medical officer for the HSE, Dr. Tony Holohan, who led Ireland’s response for much of the Covid-19 pandemic, will publish a memoir later this year. The book, entitled We Need to Talk, will be released on September 21, and will be […]
3 years ago
Ireland’s new chief medical officer issues winter advice as Covid cases rise
Professor Breda Smyth has officially taken up the CMO role. Professor Breda Smyth is to be appointed Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer, succeeding Tony Holohan, and the new CMO has issued fresh health advice to the public amidst a recent spike in Covid-19 cases. Smyth has already been serving as interim CMO for the Department of […]
3 years ago
Tony Holohan appointed as adjunct professor in UCD
The former Chief Medical Officer was at the centre of controversy following his planned secondment as Professor in Trinity College Dublin. Dr Tony Holohan is set to return to academia with the announcement of a new job in University College Dublin (UCD). The former Chief Medical Officer was appointed as an Adjunct Full Professor at […]
4 years ago
Robert Watt accused of “breathtaking arrogance” over proposed Trinity job for Tony Holohan
The Secretary General of the Department of Health was grilled on the matter by an Oireachtas committee. Secretary General of the Department of Health Robert Watt has been accused of “breathtaking arrogance” over his handling of the proposed Trinity secondment for Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. Holohan and Watt both appeared before the Oireachtas […]
4 years ago