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Consultation responses
Public consultations are now part and parcel of the democratic process. They provide an opportunity for people and organisations to input into policy making.
A central part of the Institute’s role is to advise on policy, and responding to public consultations is one of a number of ways in which we do this.
The Institute aims to provide submissions, based on research and the evidence base to those consultations that are of relevance to our remit.
While there are many reports on outcomes from consultations, there is little information on the lessons learned from such processes. The Institute’s report ‘Giving people a say on poverty and health – learning from the National Anti-Poverty Strategy and Health Consultation process’ outlines what was learned from the NAPS and Health consultation process which took place in 2001. Such documentation of process will help to inform future consultations.
Our most recent consultation responses are listed below and can be searched by keyword and/or year.
For further information, please contact Arlene McKay at +44 (0)28 9064 8494 or email arlene.mckay@publichealth.ie
22 Dec 2011
IPH responded to the Department of Justice, Equality and Defence review of the voluntary Code of Practice for the display and sale of alcohol in supermarkets, convenience stores and similar mixed trading outlets.
28 Nov 2011
IPH welcomes this European Review conducted by the Marmot Review Team which aims to inform action on social determinants of health and health equity within the forthcoming health policy for the European region, Health 2020. IPH calls for clear mandates supporting whole-of-government approaches to address social determinants and outlines some of the specific challenges and opportunities within the current Ireland and Northern Ireland policy landscape.
14 Oct 2011
The IPH response to the BAI consultation on the Children’s Commercial Communications Code emphasises that the majority of television food advertisements currently viewed by Irish children refer to foods that are high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS foods).
4 Oct 2011
The Amendment to Policy HS 3 of PPS 12 furthers the Minister’s commitment to meeting the distinctive accommodation needs of travellers.
3 Oct 2011
The Department of Health (Republic of Ireland) is developing a public health policy, which aims to improve the health of the population and reduce health inequalities by addressing the causes of preventable illnesses. The aim is to develop a policy for a healthier population for all ages and all sectors in society.
IPH response to Health and Social Care Board and Public Health Agency Community Development Strategy
27 Sep 2011
The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) launched a new Community Development Strategy for public consultation. The HSCB and PHA want to see strong, resilient communities where everyone has good health and wellbe
30 Jun 2011
The increase in population and vehicles has placed significant pressures on Northern Ireland’s transportation networks coupled with fiscal constraints and the need to reduce our environmental impacts.
