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Four years ago, the Health Service Executive (HSE) faced one of the most significant cybersecurity crises in Ireland’s history with the Conti cyber-attack, which disrupted critical systems and tested our resilience.

Earlier this year, I stepped into the role of Chief Data and Analytics Officer—the first time this role has existed within the HSE. It’s a privilege, and one I take very seriously.

The 25th of April 2025 was a milestone day when HIDS Business and HIDS Technical came together for the first time under the new shared umbrella of the office of the Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO).

We are proud to share that multiple initiatives from across the HSE Technology and Transformation portfolio have been shortlisted for national recognition at both the Tech Excellence Awards 2025 and the Digital Transformation and AI Awards 2025.

The Customer Service Experience (CSE) Management Staff Day took place in the Tullamore Court Hotel on the 5th of February 2025.

The MN-CMS EHR Programme is delighted to announce that their project has been recognised as a Finalist in the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2025 in the category of: Best Use of Information Technology

Since 2020 there has been significant reform in how the HSE delivers chronic disease care under The National Framework for the Integrated Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease (2020-2025). The Chronic Disease Management (CDM) programme was an initiative designed to help individuals manage long term health conditions.

In an age where personal information is more vulnerable than ever, protecting your devices and online accounts has become a top priority. One powerful tool in your security toolkit is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This simple yet highly effective safeguard can keep your accounts safe even if your password falls into the wrong hands.

Following recent approval by the HSE Senior Leadership Team, Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSN) can now be collected across all Health and Social Care interactions.

On Tuesday the 18th of February, we were delighted to welcome our newest interns and staff members during an engaging and informative induction day.