The recipient of 2008 ' Prime Minister Public Service Excellence Award' The Health Atlas, Ireland is responsible for providing Health and Personal Social Services for everyone living in the Republic of Ireland. This open source application analyses health related datasets using Geographical Information System (GIS) and statistical software. The e-Government project Health Atlas Ireland is a joint Health Service Executive and academic initiative. The set of standards contained within the project provides the template for provision of care for the foreseeable future. Various laws are in place to allow one as a member of the public to access both their personal information and general information. Information can be made available in a range of ways, and under certain conditions. Information can be access in the following ways:
- Routine Access and Administrative Access
- By means of a Freedom of Information request
- By means of a Data Protection request
- Oireachtas Members can access information through the HSE Parliamentary Affairs Division.
Making people aware of these information, it makes easier for them to select the most appropriate and quickest way to seek advice or help. Health Atlas is an innovative project that greatly improves the quality and the efficiency of services delivered by health services. A user friendly interface supports web-enabled access across the Irish health sector and collaborating agencies. Health Atlas Ireland enables controlled access to maps, data and analyses for service planning and delivery, major incident response, epidemiology and research to improve the health of patients, their families and the population.