Men’s Health Features in Dáil Éireann

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 was an historic day for men’s health in the Republic of Ireland.  This was the first time in the history of Dáil Éireann that men’s health became the sole focus of discussion, and this lasted for over two hours.  All four Ministers in the Department of Health (Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll Mac Neill, Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler, Minister for Public Health Jennifer Murnane O’Connor and Minister for Older People Kieran O’Donnell) spoke during the debate, and over 30 TDs contributed to this session.  You can watch the proceedings at: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2025-10-22  The 'Statements on Men’s Health' session runs from approximately 4:33 - 6:42.