Ireland

We work closely with RCPCH members in Ireland and the Ireland Committee to advocate for child health to ensure it’s high on the political agenda, as well as providing localised training and events for our members.

For members

Dr Ray Nethercott is the Officer for Ireland, representing members in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland at RCPCH Council. The Regional Lead for Northern Ireland is Dr Mugilan Anandarajan, and the position of Regional Lead for the Republic of Ireland is currently vacant.

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Ireland Committee

This committee allows paediatricians to act as advocates for the College in Northern Ireland in relation to media, public affairs and health policy work. It offers input and advice on member focused activity such as courses and events.

About this committee

Useful resources for members in Ireland

We have collated some useful links for members in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Take a look!

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News

RCPCH supports RCUK statement on resuscitation and PPE

22 May 2020

We respond to RCUK position on resuscitation and PPE.

COVID-19

Health policy

News

COVID-19 - message from the President, 22 May

22 May 2020

There are many unanswered questions about children and COVID-19, including when and how we reopen schools, but, argues Russell in this week's weekly address to members, we must go back to the science.

COVID-19

Reset, Restore, Recover

Data

News

Statement on schools re-opening

22 May 2020

RCPCH, along with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, responds to the debate about re-opening schools.

COVID-19

Public health

Society

Leaving the European Union - impact on Northern Ireland

Given significant integration in health and social care between Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, paediatricians here need further assurances on how Brexit will affect them.

Read our briefing