Tony Holohan
Tony Holohan is an Irish public health physician who served as the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic. He became a prominent public figure due to his leadership in guiding the nation through the health crisis, providing crucial advice and information to the government and the public. His calm demeanor and clear communication style were widely respected, making him a trusted source of information during a time of uncertainty.
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Dr. Tony Holohan is the former chief medical officer involved in a controversial secondment to Trinity College Dublin.
Search for new Department of Health chief begins as Robert Watt’s term set to expire – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-12
Dr Tony Holohan has criticised the Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon for failing to consider public health while celebrating the extension of the nitrates derogation.
Dr Tony Holohan claims public health ignored as Minister welcomes nitrates derogation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-14
The list included others, including Tony Holohan.
the candidates, how to vote, the powers of the president, and when will we know the result? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
The list included others, including Tony Holohan.
A beginner’s guide to the Irish presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
He describes chief medical officer Tony Holohan as 'intelligent, refined and quite arrogant'.
Jaunty but superficial and lazy at times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Former chief medical officer Dr. Tony Holohan opted not to run for president due to social media abuse concerns.
Michael Collins’ legacy honoured by sending Irish troops on peacekeeping missions, says Carroll MacNeill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-24
Tony Holohan’s reluctance to admit mistakes sits badly with the national mood.
Tony Holohan’s reluctance to admit mistakes sits badly with the national mood – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-19
Tony Holohan has announced he will not now seek a nomination to run for the presidency because he wants to protect his family from the 'personal abuse' of a campaign.
Tony Holohan drops presidential bid to avoid ‘abuse’ of family – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-18
Prof Tony Holohan found himself in an extraordinary position, thrown into the limelight as chief medical officer and the public face of the State’s efforts to address the Covid pandemic.
questions for Tony Holohan if he launches a presidential run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
Former chief medical officer Tony Holohan has offered the strongest signal yet that he will enter the race for the presidency.
Tony Holohan gives strongest signal yet he will enter presidential race – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
Dr. Tony Holohan led the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) that assessed the threat from the pandemic.
what the government was told and how it coped in the early days of the pandemic – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Former chief medical officer Prof Tony Holohan said he has been reflecting carefully on the possibility of contributing to public life in a different way.
Michael Flatley intends to make presidential bid, his barrister confirms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Tony Holohan is a former chief medical officer who may seek nominations to enter the race.
Micheál Martin ‘definitely not’ running for presidency, he says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
Tony Holohan is the former chief medical officer and became the public face of the State’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Party ‘open to meeting’ Tony Holohan and Michael Flatley on nominations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Dr Tony Holohan has said his heart is 'full of joy' after marrying mindfulness therapist and yoga teacher-trainer Ciara Cronin.
Tony Holohan ‘full of joy’ as he shares news of marriage to Ciara Cronin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-08
Dr Tony Holohan is mentioned as a former chief medical officer who is unlikely to give evidence in public for the Covid-19 independent evaluation.
Holohan, Varadkar unlikely to give public evidence for review about ‘learning lessons’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-22
Dr. Tony Holohan became a familiar face during the Covid-19 pandemic as the chief medical officer.
‘People often forget how bad infections were; our memories sometimes are short’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
Dr. Tony Holohan, a former chief medical officer, was present at the funeral.
Former Fianna Fáil fundraiser Des Richardson lived life to full, funeral told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
The author suggests that what is needed now is a Tony Holohan for housing.
What we need now is a Tony Holohan for housing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
