Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 February 2026
365. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 341 of 10 December 2025, the status of the vendors shortlist for electronic health records, following approval to commence procurement; the number of vendors on the shortlist; if any vendors have been ruled out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10835/26]
View answerFollowing approval of the Preliminary Business Case, Government also noted the HSE’s intention to commence vendor shortlisting for the national Electronic Health Record system. The HSE will now prepare for the publication of a Request to Participate notice on eTenders and inviting all EHR vendors to participate in this shortlisting stage. Commencing the procurement phase (shortlisting) for the National Electronic Health Record (EHR) marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of Ireland’s health service. The step follows Government’s approval of the Preliminary Business Case (including independent external assurance processe and Major Projects Advisory Group Reviews), confirming compliance with the State’s Infrastructure Guidelines. This investment in digital capability represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernise Ireland’s health infrastructure, delivering safer, smarter and more connected care for decades to come.
