Dr Holohan, who resigned from his CMO position in July this year, was the face of Ireland's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
He was appointed deputy CMO at the Department of Health and Children in 2001 and took up the role of CMO in 2008. I’m delighted to be appointed to the board of— Dr Tony Holohan (@DrTonyHolohan) [resigned as CMO](https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40837013.html) in July this year, was the face of Ireland's response to the [Covid-19](https://www.irishexaminer.com/maintopics/covid-19_topic-5012963.html) pandemic.
Dr Holohan, who left the Department of Health in July and is now Adjunct Full Prof of Public Health at UCD, said: “I am honoured to take up the role on Irish ...
They bring very valuable skills and perspectives which will help IHF to deliver on its vision of an Ireland where everyone experiencing dying, death and bereavement are provided with the care and support that they need.” The IHF also announced the appointment of Ms Amilah Ali to its board. In taking up her role, she said "I am passionate about helping and supporting people through dying, death and bereavement.
Dr Holohan left his position as Chief Medical Officer in July of this year after 14 years in the role.
I’m looking forward to helping shape what IHF do to support those in end-of-life and bereavement care.” For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away. More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.