Health

Chief medical officer to leave role a year after taking up post

Breda Smyth is reportedly leaving the Department of Health entirely to pursue a new job

Breda Smyth, the outgoing chief medical officer. She has specialised in public health for the last 16 years and has extensive clinical experience. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

The state’s chief medical officer (CMO) is due to leave the role just over a year after her appointment to the position, it has emerged.