Tony Holohan

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

3 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 […]

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