Department of Health consultation on proportionality of amendments in the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill

The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill T.D., has launched a public consultation that provides the opportunity to consider the proportionality of proposed legislative amendments by the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill. This Bill includes amendments to a number of Acts which underpin the regulation of health and social care professionals, pharmacy owners, doctors, nurses and midwives. This consultation in consideration of the proportionality of these changes is running from 24 October 2025 to 21 November 2025.

The PSI encourages members of the public, pharmacists, pharmacy owners and other health and social care professionals to participate in the public consultation. Further information is available on the Department of Health website, including access to the online consultation survey. 

We have some additional information relating to the relevant pharmacy changes here on our website.