Professor Breda Smyth named as interim CMO replacing Dr Tony Holohan

Professor Breda Smyth, Director of Public Health, HSE West. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Dublin

Professor Breda Smyth has been confirmed as the interim Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, Stephen Donnelly has announced.

The Health Minister said Prof Smyth will take up the role from July 4, pending the completion of the competition to fill the role on a permanent basis.