Prof Mary Horgan, former dean of UCC medical school, named as interim Chief Medical Officer

Professor Mary Horgan, a proud Kerrywoman, became well-known during the pandemic for her work with the National Public Health Emergency Team

Prof Mary Horgan is a leading infectious diseases consultant at Cork University Hospital who worked on the covid-wards during the pandemic. Picture: Denis Minihane

Professor Mary Horgan, former dean of the UCC medical school, has been named as the new interim Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Prof Horgan, a proud Kerrywoman, is only the second woman to hold this prestigious position following her predecessor Professor Breda Smyth, who recently left the role.