Dr Tony Holohan has officially stepped down from his role today as Ireland's Chief Medical Officer today after 14 years in the role.
The outgoing CMO's colleagues wished him well and acknowledged his "commitment and leadership" during the Covid-19 pandemic. In March, Dr Holohan announced that he would be stepping down from his position to take up an academic role at Trinity College.
However, after the move was met with controversy he ultimately decided not to take the position. Meanwhile, Deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn also left the Department of Health in May to take up a job in the private sector.