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Framework for Health Protection Guidance Development in Ireland

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Publication Date: 23 December 2025
This framework, developed by the Research and Guideline Development Unit (RGDU), describes the structured process for creating evidence-informed health protection guidance in Ireland.

Consensus Based Recommendations (CBR) Protocol

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Publication Date: 23 December 2025
This protocol provides a structured approach for developing public health recommendations in Ireland when high-quality or sufficient evidence is lacking or conflicting. It is used by the National Health Protection Office’s Research and Guideline Development Unit and supports both evidence-informed guidelines and good practice guidance.

Good Practice Guidance (GPG) Methodology

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Publication Date: 23 December 2025
The Good Practice Guidance (GPG) Methodology provides a structured framework for developing health protection guidance within the HSE Public Health: National Health Protection Office (NHPO). It focuses on guidance that is primarily informed by expert opinion and non-scientific evidence—referred to as "colloquial evidence"—especially in contexts where scientific evidence is limited, ambiguous, or evolving.

UNDER REVIEW Health Protection Guidance Development - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

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Publication Date: 19 June 2025

Appendix B: Standard Letter for Health Protection Guidance (for HPAC-ID submissions)

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Publication Date: 13 February 2025

Health Protection Guidance Pathway

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Publication Date: 13 February 2025

Health Protection Guidance Development Methodology

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  • Good Practice Guidance (GPG) Methodology 23 December 2025
  • Consensus Based Recommendations (CBR) Protocol 23 December 2025
  • Framework for Health Protection Guidance Development in Ireland 23 December 2025
  • Weekly Evidence Surveillance 19th December 2025 19th December 2025

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