Chief Medical Officer to leave role just over a year after her appointment

Prof Breda Smyth 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. 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.

It’s understood Professor Breda Smyth informed Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in recent days that she is resigning from her role.