How health services are organised

Department of Health and Children
The Department of Health and Children have responsibility for the planning of health services. Overview of this Government Department.

Health Service Executive
Public health services are provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Role, responsibilities, function and location of the HSE.

Health Service Executive and Community Welfare Officers
Community Welfare Officers (CWOs) are employed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) throughout Ireland. They are responsible for the day to day administration of Community Welfare Services. Find out about their role and responsibilities.

Making a complaint about the Health Service Executive
The law in Ireland provides that those adversely affected by an action of the HSE may make a complaint. What are the rules about complaints against the HSE and how do you complain?