Framework for Health Protection Guidance Development in Ireland

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Publication Date: 10 February 2026
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.

Rapid Health Protection Guidance Development

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Publication Date: 10 February 2026
This procedure establishes the official, mandatory process for developing and deploying rapid health protection guidance. It is designed for use in urgent situations where timely recommendations are critical to protect public health. The procedure ensures a structured approach that balances the need for speed with a firm commitment to transparency and scientific rigour.

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

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