The Programme reports to both the Faculty of Paediatrics, RCPI and the National Director for Clinical Strategy and Programmes, HSE.  Within the Faculty of Paediatrics there are two clinical advisory groups associated with the programme – the Paediatric Clinical Advisory Group, chaired by Dr. Ray Barry, and the Neonatal Clinical Advisory Group, chaired by Professor Martin White.  Both groups meet every two months. 

The Programme also has a multidisciplinary working group, which meets approximately every 6-8 weeks.  This group is involved in strategy development, providing a forum for advice on clinical and operational activities, advising on and supporting implementation projects, and as a channel for communications to relevant professional groups and other stakeholders from the Programme.  All recommendations of the working group must be approved by the Clinical Advisory Groups, and other stakeholders as appropriate, prior to implementation.

The Programme works closely with the Paediatric Patient Reference Group through the HSE Advocacy Unit to ensure that the views of children and their parents are considered in all developments. The Programme also works closely with other National Clinical Programmes, and the National Paediatric Hospitals, to ensure all common objectives and activities are aligned.

National Working Group Membership:

 Contact the NCP for Paediatrics & Neonatology at siobhanhorkan@rcpi.ie or clinicalprogrammeadmin@rcpi.ie.