Six new regional health areas are expected to be fully operational by early 2024.
The Department of Health has set out a timeline for the introduction of the RHA's which are part of the Slaintecare plan.
It will see regional structures set up within the HSE which will continue to act as a national centre providing highly specialised services.
Full implementation details will be established later this year before recruiting for posts within the new RHA's starts in 2023.
