Ireland

We manage external relations with stakeholders and policymakers including the Northern Ireland Executive and organisations with an interest in child health. Our friendly team is here to make sure members across Ireland have a voice.
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Our team works with paediatricians in Northern Ireland and our Ireland Executive Committee. We provide the government and third sector with up-to-date guidance and we push for policy change to improve the health of children and young people.
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The Officer for Ireland role is currently vacant. Dr Rory Sweeney is the Deputy Officer for Ireland. These roles represent members in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland at RCPCH Council.
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This committee allows paediatricians to act as advocates for the College in relation to media, public affairs and health policy work. It offers input and advice on member-focused activity such as courses and events.
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There is a large and growing number of children on paediatric outpatient waiting lists. Published in April 2024, our report makes policy recommendations to help ensure children receive care in a timely manner and within the right service.
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In Northern Ireland (and England), children are the only group of people not fully protected in law from physical assault. In April 2024, we outlined our recommendations for Government policymakers on removing the 'reasonable punishment defence’ from law and the appropriate next steps.
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#ChoosePaediatrics in NI!

Can you help us promote our wonderful specialty to medical students and foundation doctors in NI? Download our careers booklet and posters, grab templates for social media posts and read tips on how to run an online careers event.

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Contacting us

If you have questions or comments about our policy and public affairs work, we'd love to hear from you. Email enquiries.ireland@rcpch.ac.uk or call 028 9693 6901 or 028 9693 6902. Send any post to Northern Ireland Office, RCPCH, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH.

Other staff teams at RCPCH can help with any questions about membership, exams or training.

Latest news relating to Ireland

Blog

A busy week in the child health world - President's update

Steve covers lots of topics this week, including applications to ST1, mental health services and data from the new RSV vaccine. He also introduces our Air Pollution Companion and shares recent policy work from the devolved nations.
Announcement

New Year Honours 2025

The New Year Honours list has been announced celebrating contributions to those supporting child health and patient safety across the country. 

Latest resources and volunteering opportunities for Ireland

Volunteering opportunity

Global Officer - volunteering opportunity

RCPCH Global is the humanitarian arm of RCPCH, working as a component our the organisation-wide international strategy. We are currently looking for a Global Officer to work with our RCPCH Global team.
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Ethics and the Law Advisory Committee - volunteering opportunities

The Ethics and the Law Advisory Committee (ELAC) looks at the constantly evolving legal and ethical worlds and how they interact within the paediatric field. There is currently a position for a non-College member with an interest in Ethics and Child Health.