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Actor: Irish Government
insufficient_evidenceTopic: health
Evidence: 9 events
Sources: 9
This promise by Irish Government has INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE for a rating. Only 9 evidence events were found. More research is needed before a reliable assessment can be made.
This promise is rated as VAGUE (vagueness score: 65/100). It uses broad language like "Develop an AI in Health Strategy" without specific metrics or deadlines. Vague promises are harder to track because success criteria are unclear. Look for concrete numbers, dates, and measurable outcomes to judge delivery.
Issue category: healthcare
The National ePrescribing Project has been established, led by Bríd Ryan, to deliver e-prescribing across Ireland. Ireland is actively in the procurement phase for the national e-prescribing system.
The HSE Health App was launched in February 2025, allowing patients to access their medical card, medication lists, and European Health Insurance Card. Over 200,000 downloads were recorded.
The National Electronic Prescription Service was described in the Oireachtas as a secure, integrated digital service for the transmission and storage of prescriptions.
Procurement for a national Electronic Health Record system received government approval in early 2026, aiming for a single integrated electronic health record system.
The HSE Digital for Care Capital Plan outlines €263 million digital spend for 2026, covering electronic health records, digital prescribing, and the patient app.
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill published 'AI for Care — The Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Healthcare in Ireland 2026-2030' on 11 March 2026, covering clinical care, operations, research, and population health with maintained clinician oversight.
Ireland launched its first national plan for using AI in health and social care, emphasizing clinician oversight will be maintained and covering governance, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
The National Transport Authority announced that, subject to receipt of a Railway Order and funding approvals, the DART+ Depot is targeted for completion in 2031 and DART+ will be extended to Kilcock, Co. Kildare.
The DART+ Depot is planned to be located west of Kilcock, with construction expected to begin in 2028 and completion targeted for 2031, subject to Railway Order approval by An Coimisiún Pleanála. The depot could house up to 750 carriages.
Develop an AI in Health Strategy