Chief Medical Officer leaves role just over a year after her appointment

Chief Medical Officer leaves role just over a year after her appointment

It is understood Professor Breda Smyth is leaving the Department of Health entirely to pursue a new job. Picture: Maxwells

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Department of Health is due to leave the role just over a year after her appointment to the position, the Irish Examiner has reported.

It is understood Professor Breda Smyth is leaving the Department of Health entirely to pursue a new job.

The Mayo native was officially appointed to the role on October 5, 2022 having served as interim CMO after Dr Tony Holohan left the post earlier that year.

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