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Raise the age limit for the purchase of tobacco products to 21 – Burke
The age limit for the purchase of tobacco products should be raised to 21 years of age, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health Spokesperson has called for the change to help Ireland meet the public health target of less than 5% smoking rate by 2025.
Chicken pox vaccine must be included in routine immunisation without delay – Burke
The chicken pox vaccine must be included in routine childhood immunisation without delay, a Fine Gael TD has said.
RTÉ must inform taxpayer of Patrick Kielty’s Late Late Show salary – Burke
RTÉ must outline how much it is paying Patrick Kielty to present the Late Late Show, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Critical shortage of radiation therapists must be addressed urgently – Burke
While progress has been made in the expansion of healthcare education in Cork, action must be taken to address to increase the number of radiation therapists in Ireland, a Fine Gael TD said.
Critical shortfall of radiation therapists must be addressed – Burke
The critical shortage of radiation therapists across the country must be addressed before more people retire, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New state agency needed to deal with missing persons – Burke
Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has called for the establishment of a new state agency to deal with missing persons.
Over 1 million prescriptions for codeine issued through public drug schemes – Burke
The number of prescriptions issued for codeine containing medicines has jumped by more than 22% since 2012 to over 1 million prescriptions issued last year, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Clarity needed on timeframe for rollout of new model of endometriosis care – Burke
Clarity needed on timeframe for rollout of new model of endometriosis care – Burke
No in-patient public hospital charges from today – Burke
From today, people accessing care as a public patient in a public hospital will not be required to pay any charges, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Further support needed for young carers in Ireland – Burke
Additional support is required for young carers in Ireland, an area which can be underreported and overlooked, according to Fine Gael’s health spokesperson.